Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

We're seeking a Senior Infrastructure/Dev Ops Engineer who excels in automation, infrastructure as code, and improving software delivery processes. This role focuses on Git Lab CI/CD, Windows image creation for physical or virtualised environments, and Terraform‑based infrastructure management. The Senior Infrastructure/Dev Ops Engineer will be based at our Bristol site and allows for flexible working, with office visits on an as‑required basis.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

• Manage the self‑hosted Git Lab environment, including designing, maintaining, and optimising Git Lab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment workflows, as well as performing software upgrades of the platform.
• Maintain code and Docker repositories.
• Identify opportunities to use Terraform for automation and ensure consistency and repeatability, implementing it where appropriate.
• Build secure‑by‑design Windows images for products across our Maritime and Underwater Battlespace departments, utilising appropriate technologies to ensure security, consistency, and reliability.
• Apply Dev Sec Ops  principles, working with the Infrastructure Lead and Information Assurance & Security Lead to meet customer security requirements.

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

• Work‑life balance
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
  • Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
  • Half day Fridays
  • Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
• Family & wellbeing
  • Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • All Staff Bonus
  • Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing Centre
  • Sports & Social activities
  • Employee Discounts portal – online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
  • Life assurance policy
  • Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
  • Development opportunities, including Linked In learning
• Facilities & resources
  • Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
  • Private seated lunch areas
  • Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
  • Onsite showers and toiletries provision
  • Free onsite parking

• Strong hands‑on experience with Git Lab CI/CD
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Windows images
• Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

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