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Experis UK

Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - SailPoint - SC Cleared

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Lincoln, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

10-09-2025

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Skills

Leadership SAP CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Marketing Agile Recruitment CI/CD Pipelines Digital Marketing Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - CI/CD - GDS - SailPoint - SC Cleared - Remote - Up to PS600 a day

Rate: PS600 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 3-6+ months
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London
Sector: Government
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the development and delivery of a strategic product roadmap for our clients Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform (SailPoint), alongside supporting systems that enhance cyber defence capability.

This role requires a balance of technical leadership, CI/CD oversight, and secure platform engineering, with a focus on modern DevOps practices and reducing cyber risk.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, build, and delivery of secure DevOps products and services.
Develop and enhance IAM platform capabilities (SailPoint and related systems).
Drive improvements across CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure deployments.
Introduce and manage monitoring, reporting, and support tools.
Support teams in discovery, service topology, and QA pipeline definition.
Ensure delivery risks are identified and mitigated, maintaining platform resilience.
Align with GDS service standards and accessibility requirements.
Manage the transition of new products into live service.

Essential Skills & Experience

Active SC Clearance (must be current).
Proven background leading DevOps initiatives and delivering product roadmaps.
Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint strongly preferred).
Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and containerisation.
Experience in secure systems delivery to reduce cyber risk.
Agile working experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated DevOps Engineer looking to take the next step in their career in a values-driven and forward-thinking public sector environment.

You will need a current SC Clearance so please familiarise yourself with the process before applying. If you are interested in hearing more please contact me on scott.defries@experis.co.uk

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About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions and managed services. As the need for IT skills accelerates, we help organisations transform their digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud and cyber security. Through Experis Academy, we deliver the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a Fortune 500 Global Business and world leader in innovative workforce solutions. Know more