Graduate DevOps Engineer

Job Description:

Do you want to start your career in Dev Ops at the heart of national security and digital innovation? At Leonardo, our Dev Ops Engineers play a vital role in supporting the build, automation, and operation of secure systems that protect the UK’s most critical missions.

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team‑centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.

Leonardo UK is seeking a Graduate Dev Ops Engineer
to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on….

• Assist in the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support source code management, builds, and version control.
• Help monitor system performance, identify issues, and elevate where needed.
• Contribute to patching, updates, and upgrades of development and test environments.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve routine technical issues.
• Learn and apply Dev Ops tools, processes, and best practice in secure environments.

• All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD in a STEM related subject including Cyber security.
• A foundation in IT systems, software, or networking with an enthusiasm for learning Dev Ops practices.
• Ability to follow engineering processes, work as part of a team, and apply problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity and motivation to explore automation, cloud, and modern development practices.

• Awareness of Windows/Linux operating systems
• Basic understanding of networking principles
• Knowledge of software development or scripting concepts (e.g. Python, Bash, Power Shell)
• Familiarity with version control (Git or similar)
• Understanding of cyber security concepts and secure working practice

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Git Lab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform)
• Awareness of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with monitoring or logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Nagios)
• Progress towards IT or Dev Ops‑related certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco)

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

This role can be based at one of our UK sites [insert site], with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance
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  All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning
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  Free access…