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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.

Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK. For example, the Chinook and Apache helicopters, and the Poseidon and C-17 airplanes. Our support ranges from mission critical Logistics Information Services, next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology.

Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, Boeing Defence UK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

The Role

As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our MoDCloud Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud environments, particularly in classified settings.

Please note:

this role is subject to successful Contract Award.

This is an on-site role, with flexibility for occasional remote working at the discretion of the management team.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of your role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Designing and implementing secure and compliant cloud infrastructure on MoDCloud Azure.Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep.Automating deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.Monitoring and optimizing cloud resources for performance, cost, and security, adhering to MoD guidelines.Collaborating with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.Leading and mentoring a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.Implementing best practices for cloud security, compliance, and disaster recovery in classified environments.Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner.Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, particularly within the defence sector.Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and you’ll be required to undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Preferred Experience

Experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related role, with a focus on Azure.Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services and architecture, specifically in MoDCloud environments.Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation tasks.Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks, particularly in classified settings.Experience working in the UK defence industry and familiarity with classified environments.

Desirable Experience

Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, ELK Stack).Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.Inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.Enhanced sickness pay.Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Applications for this position will be accepted until

Jul. 20, 2025

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.Seniority level

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