Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) – eDV Cleared
* Location: London (100% On-Site)
* Duration: 6 months initially
* Rate: Up to £700pd
* IR35: Inside
* Clearance Required: BPSS & Active eDV
* On-Call: Required – includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
The Opportunity
I am looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with active eDV clearance to join a highly secure, mission-critical environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a transformational cloud adoption journey, moving from legacy technology to AWS-based cloud infrastructure.
This role is 100% on-site in Westminster, requiring engineers with strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and observability skills to ensure the reliability of vital systems. If you have a background in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering, along with a passion for learning new tools and technologies, this could be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Incident Management & Troubleshooting – Rapidly diagnose and resolve critical system issues.
* Monitoring & Observability – Work with AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and similar tools.
* Database & Scripting – Preferably experienced in SQL, Oracle DB, Linux, Python, and SAS.
* Infrastructure Reliability – Support mission-critical platforms and ensure high availability.
* Cloud Adoption Support – Be part of a team transitioning from on-prem to AWS cloud.
* On-Call Support – Participate in a 24/7 rota, ensuring system stability and rapid response.
What We’re Looking For
* Active eDV Clearance – Essential due to the nature of the work.
* Experience with Linux-Based Systems – RedHat, Ubuntu, or CentOS.
* Database & SQL Knowledge – Oracle DB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
* Scripting & Automation Skills – Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
* Observability & Monitoring Tools – AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack.
* Right Attitude to Learn – Open to training and development on new technologies.
* AWS Cloud Exposure (Desirable) – Any experience with AWS observability and cloud infrastructure is a plus.
Why Apply?
* Be Part of a Major Cloud Transformation – Help modernise critical national security systems.
* Competitive Daily Rate – Up to £700 per day.
* 100% On-Site in Westminster – Secure, high-impact work environment.
* 6-Month Initial Contract – With strong potential for extension.
* On-Call Allowance – Ensure high availability of critical systems.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right role for you, let’s chat!
Email me at luke.parry@searchability.com
Call me on 07412 519 044 / 01244 567 985
Interviews are happening now! Apply ASAP.
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