Junior Devop Engineer jobs

Alton Valley are seeking two Technical Engineers (Developers) to support the design, development, integration, and maintenance of bespoke software solutions within a highly secure and classified environment.

Working as part of multidisciplinary technical teams, you will be responsible for developing and supporting solutions that underpin critical operational, security, and defence programmes. You will work within established governance and accreditation frameworks, ensuring solutions are delivered and maintained in line with security and compliance requirements.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on software development, systems integration, and infrastructure support across modern technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, test, and deploy bespoke software solutions.

· Support the integration of applications and services within secure environments.

· Deploy, manage, and maintain containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.

· Administer and support Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Rocky) environments.

· Configure and manage Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint.

· Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production and non-production environments.

· Produce and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.

· Work within established accreditation, security, and change-control processes.

· Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and operational teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.

· Contribute to secure development and DevSecOps practices across the software lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

Security Clearance

• Willing and able to obtain SC Clearance (mandatory requirement).

Containerisation & Orchestration

Hands-on experience with:

o Docker and/or Podman

o Kubernetes

· Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerised workloads, networking, and storage.

Infrastructure Administration

· Strong administration experience across:

o Windows Server

o Linux (RHEL/Rocky)

· Experience with patching, service management, system maintenance, and operational support.

Microsoft Technology Stack

· Proven experience with:

o Microsoft Entra ID

o Microsoft Intune

o Windows Autopilot

o Microsoft 365

o SharePoint

· Ability to configure and manage environments in line with security baselines and best practices.

Software Development & Systems Support

· Experience developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions in enterprise or secure environments.

· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application and infrastructure issues.

· Understanding of software development best practices and secure coding principles.

Desirable Skills & Experience

· 18+ months of experience within a software development or related technical role.

· Exposure to or familiarity with Mendix.

· Experience working within secure, regulated, government, defence, or critical national infrastructure environments.

· Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.

· Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.

· Experience supporting accreditation and assurance activities, including ITHC remediation and change-control processes.

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates may currently hold titles such as:

· Software Engineer / Developer

· Systems Developer

· Defence Software Engineer

· Secure Software Engineer

· Application Developer (Government / MOD)

· Junior Software Engineer (SC Cleared)

· Mid-Level Software Engineer (SC Cleared)

· Embedded Systems Developer

· Platform Engineer

· Infrastructure Engineer

Technical Skills & Keywords

SC Cleared, Secure Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Containerisation, Mendix, Agile, MOD, Defence, CNI, Accreditation, Change Control, ITHC, DevSecOps, Technical Documentation, Windows Server, Linux, RHEL, Rocky Linux, Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Autopilot, Infrastructure Engineering.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for technically capable engineers who enjoy solving complex challenges in secure environments. You'll be comfortable working across software development, infrastructure, and systems support while maintaining high standards of security, compliance, and technical excellence.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Derby, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person