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Manage the full lifecycle of technical implementations within the UK government and secure cloud environments, from initial scoping to live deployment, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the required security and quality standards.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for UK customers during implementation, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues with a minimum of escalation.
Provide hands-on Kubernetes expertise across deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting, ensuring best practices are applied consistently in classified and sensitive environments.
Work independently to coordinate technical requirements across internal Product, Engineering, and Growth teams, identifying and resolving blockers proactively.
Implement and continuously improve processes and tooling that increase implementation efficiency and quality, drawing on direct customer feedback.
Contribute to the development of UK-specific deployment patterns and documentation, supporting 2F’s growing presence in the UK defence, NATO and national security market.
Exhibit a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, resolving technical and procedural challenges promptly to keep programmes on track.
Proficient in using AI tools (such as Claude and Gemini) to accelerate and enhance day-to-day work, from code generation, debugging, and documentation to research and problem-solving — with sound judgement about where AI adds value and where human oversight is required.
5+ years of experience in technical implementation, DevOps, or a related engineering discipline, with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects independently.
Strong hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Keycloak and container orchestration, with proven experience deploying and managing applications at scale.
Prior experience working within UK defence tech, SaaS, or cloud-based environments.
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Knowledge of compliance and security standards, particularly iUK government security frameworks and accreditation processes (e.g. JSP 604, Secure By Design)
Multi Cloud experience: AWS, Azure, GCP.
Experience working with Git and standard ticketing (JIRA) and project management tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government personnel.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities, maintaining quality and pace in ambiguous environments.
High degree of personal accountability and resilience; comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, distributed team.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. Relevant certifications (e.g. CKA, AWS, Azure) are advantageous.
The base salary for this position will fall between £70,000 - £90,000 Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. Furthermore, this opportunity includes potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses, rounding out a comprehensive total rewards offering.
Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results
Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback
Being team-oriented and inclusive with your actions
At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defence and national security professionals with access to emerging technologies. Founded with firsthand experience of the dangers that outdated technology poses in operational environments, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for national security missions.
Our Game Warden platform is a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps environment that accelerates the accreditation and deployment of SaaS applications for government use. Learn more at www.secondfront.com .
Second Front Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Due to the DV clearance requirement, candidates must be UK nationals or hold qualifying dual nationality and must have resided primarily in the UK for the period required by UKSV vetting guidelines. Sponsorship for this role is not available.
This role is a full-time permanent position. Salary will be discussed during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Public-benefit software company helping governments and defense organizations securely deploy mission-critical SaaS.
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Senior · 5+ years experience
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