DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job title: DevOps EngineerLocation: GloucesterLooking for something different in your career Join Raytheon in Gloucester and make a real difference in the fight against cyber-crime.Youll be part of a team that embraces Agile working to deliver superiorsolutions to protect our global customers critical infrastructures from the most complex cyber threats. Customer security is at stake. So our work is vitally important.We are always continuing to try to improve our systems with new projects becoming availableto work on with cutting-edge tech. Youll be working as a team of specialist developers, testers and analysts to design, develop and maintain critical cyber applications and systems to support government, law enforcement and commercial customers contributingto the development of solutions using the latest technologies.This is an opportunity to innovate and try new things; to fearlessly challenge and question; to learn and progress in an inclusive and supportive culture; to be rewarded for the vital contributionyou make.Summary of the role: To design, develop and maintain applications and systems, to rapidly prototype designs and to deploy and maintain these systems in a public or private cloud.Role & Responsibilities:Building and setting up development tools andinfrastructureUnderstand the needs of project stakeholders and convey this to developers Automate and improve development and release processesEnsure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threatsIdentify technical problems and develop softwareupdates and solutionsWork with software developers and engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intendedCandidate Requirements:Essential skillsExperience of working and deploying with cloud technologies: AWS or Azureincluding infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc.Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines;Experience of using container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS,Kubernetes/helm/DockerExperience of source code management e.g. GitKnowledge of automation, integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalentsProficiency in scripting languagesExperience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery modelDesirableskills of interestProfessional Scrum Qualification or equivalent experienceGood behavioursGood interpersonal skills for customer and partner liaisonGood written and oral communication skillsGood time management, organisation and prioritisation skillsAn inquisitivemind and a desire to promote innovationA desire to learn and constantly expand your horizonsAbility to work closely with others in a small teamAbility to work under pressureHigh degree of initiative and flexibilityWillingness to travel if requiredAbility towork independently towards non-specific strategic goalsAbout Raytheon UKWith facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce andthe development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovationand technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training. The Cyber, Space & Training business, consists of four mission areas: National Security Cyber; Space & Airborne; Command, Control, Computers & Intelligence(C4I); and Training. Cyber, Space & Training provides our customers unrivalled technical and training services spanning all domains across a wide range of customers.Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits withinthe Raytheon Intelligence & Space businessRaytheon Career Development:Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support fortaking professional qualifications relevant to your role.Standard Benefits:25 days holiday + statutory public holidaysContributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)6 times salary Life AssuranceFlexible Benefits scheme with extensive salarysacrifice schemes.Enhanced sick pay schemeEnhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).Flexibleworking arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities . Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester& Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).Diversity:Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforceallows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, andnetworking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Womens Network, RayBAME, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride andall work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to thevaried activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists, Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant Gold Award Employee Recognition. Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to providea challenging and rewarding careers. SecurityAll successful applicants must be eligible & willing to obtain a SC clearance with the view to progressing to DV level which would be sponsored by Raytheon UK. For further information on the criteria to obtain thisplease visit - https://security-vetting-and-clearance .179238 Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.