Graduate DevOps Engineer

Job Description:

Graduate DevOps Technician Job Description

Your impact

Do you want to start your career in DevOps at the heart of national security and digital innovation? At Leonardo, our DevOps Engineers play a vital role in supporting the build, automation, and operation of secure systems that protect the UK’s most critical missions.

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.

Leonardo UK is seeking a Graduate DevOps Engineer​ to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on….

What you will do as a Graduate DevOps Engineer

• Assist in the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support source code management, builds, and version control.
• Help monitor system performance, identify issues, and escalate where needed.
• Contribute to patching, updates, and upgrades of development and test environments.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve routine technical issues.
• Learn and apply DevOps tools, processes, and best practice in secure environments.

What you’ll bring

• All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD in a STEM related subject including Cyber security .

• A foundation in IT systems, software, or networking with an enthusiasm for learning DevOps practices.
• Ability to follow engineering processes, work as part of a team, and apply problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and motivation to explore automation, cloud, and modern development practices.

Core areas (must have):

• Awareness of Windows/Linux operating systems
• Basic understanding of networking principles
• Knowledge of software development or scripting concepts (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with version control (Git or similar)
• Understanding of cyber security concepts and secure working practice

Desirable:

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform)
• Awareness of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with monitoring or logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Nagios)
• Progress towards IT or DevOps-related certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco)

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 

Location

This role can be based at one of our UK sites [insert site], with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type:

Permanent

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