About this role
Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience with GitLab and CI/CD pipelinesHands-on administration of DevSecOps platforms and toolchainsExpertise in Kubernetes and containerised environments (OpenShift preferred)Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Knowledge of configuration management, patching, and vulnerability remediationAbility to work collaboratively with developers, architects, and security specialistsUnderstanding of governance, compliance, and secure software delivery principlesDesirable: Experience in Defence or highly regulated environmentsDesirable: Exposure to innovation projects and emerging technologies Responsibilities: Lead the development and administration of the Software Factory and its toolchain (GitLab, CI/CD environments)Manage user onboarding, training, and ongoing operational supportMaintain and monitor environments for security, performance, and availabilityOversee configuration, access control, and repository management across GitLab, Nexus, Jenkins, or similar systemsAutomate routine tasks and ensure smooth operation of software pipelinesIntegrate monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for full pipeline visibilityAdminister containerised environments using Kubernetes (e.g., OpenShift)Drive innovation workstreams, exploring emerging technologies and automation methodsEnsure compliance with Defence security, accreditation, and governance standardsAct as the primary technical contact for Software Factory issues and support development teamsMaintain documentation, audit trails, and configuration management processes Technologies: CI/CDDevSecOpsELKGitLabGrafanaSupportJenkinsKubernetesNexusOpenShiftPrometheusSecurityDevOps More:
We are looking for an experienced Software Factory Administrator to help build, mature, and operate the Defence Digital Software Factory — a secure, scalable platform enabling continuous integration, testing, and deployment of digital capabilities. This initial 6-month contract offers a daily rate of £500 (Outside IR35) and the opportunity to work in Andover/Bristol 2 days per week. We pride ourselves on maintaining a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Our success is driven by our teamwork, and we are committed to providing support during the recruitment process.
last updated 30 week of 2026