Devops Specialist

Description:

As a DevOps engineer you will work with the development team and the Technical Director to implement the company’s DevOps strategy. This includes the development of a self-service Internal Development Platform that enables the development team to take application code from development through to production. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, develop IaC and maintain configuration management systems. You will be responsible for optimising and maintaining the company's computing, infrastructure. You will work proactively with the Technical Director and the development team to drive improvement, manage security, and optimise performance. You will be working within and assisting in developing an Information Security Management System based on ISO27001..

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

• Assist the Technical Director in developing and delivering the company’s DevOps strategy.

• Developing and implementing a new internal development platform.

• Developing and implementing the company’s cloud computing strategy.

• Ensuring a reliable computing environment throughout the company.

• Developing and maintaining configuration management systems.

• Supporting the development team in delivering production systems.

• Monitoring and maintenance of company systems.

• Ensuring site reliability and security compliance.

• Supporting staff in their use of the company’s computing facilities.

• Managing and undertaking the program of system updates, including recommending priorities and scheduling of the work.

• Coordinating and supporting the team to complete IT audits, such as Cyber Essentials+ and the NHS DSPT and ensuring systems compliance.

• Maintaining the workstation infrastructure and developing a new workstation and desktop plan.