Student Placement - Junior DevOps Engineer - Technology - 2025/2026 - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Title: Student Placement - Junior DevOps Engineer - Technology - 2025/2026 - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Department: Counter Terrorism Policing

Salary: £23,936

Location: West Brompton

Duration: 12 months

Number of students we are looking to recruit: 2

The MET

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) employs approximately 44,000 officers and Staff, plus thousands of volunteers and provides policing to one of the most diverse capital cities in the world. The service provides policing to the 32 London Boroughs as well as a number of other local, national and international functions such as counter terrorism and organised crime prevention. As the country’s largest police service, the service is recognised internationally as a leader in fighting crime and many other policing organisations look to the MPS for best practice and guidance.

We are looking to recruit students for a 52 week student placement with the Metropolitan Police Service. All roles will give students valuable insight and experience of working for one of the largest public organisations in the UK and the largest single employer in London. The role is a substantive post and we seek to provide valuable practical experience wherever our students work.

All roles will give students valuable insight and experience of working for one of the largest public organisations in the UK and the largest single employer in London. The role is a substantive post and we seek to provide valuable practical experience wherever our students work.

Counter Terrorism Policing

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity. As the threat of terrorism continues to change and evolve, we need to be ready which means we need to be constantly adapting. Delivering change is hugely important therefore, and this is your chance to play your part in a challenge that is as important as it gets: protecting the UK and its communities.

Job Summary

As part of the DevOps Team you will be working as a Junior DevOps Engineer. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) relies on a wide range of technologies. As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will support the development pipeline for national systems underpinning CTP operations that keep the country safe.

The Development, Security and Operations (DevOps) Team support the development and operation of software through tools, environments and practices.

They are responsible for underpinning good development processes including managing tools and testing environments, central code control, maintaining development standards and writing software that automates systems.

A DevOps engineer delivers automated software components that form part of a development operations tool chain.

Key Tasks

As a DevOps Engineer, you will:

Take an active role in the development and operation of the DevOps pipeline:

Work with developers and engineers to ensure that software development follows established processes and works as intended.
Ensure personal workload is effectively managed, prioritised and issues are escalated to line management as necessary.
Ensure Adherence to required polices, standards, controls and best practice.
Proactively monitor DevOps environments to help prevent issues arising.

Key Skills

The post holder must have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills: The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the capture and documentation of user requirements, business cases, briefing notes and communiqués.
The post holder must be skilled at managing/overseeing projects from origin to completion.
The post holder must have strong analytical skills.
The post holder must be adept at handling differences of opinion and to develop an environment where conflict or problems can be resolved amicably.
The post holder must have a high level of interpersonal, and communications skills in order to liaise with colleagues, third party suppliers, external consultants and contractors.

Experience

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Must exhibit the ability to prioritise both their own and the team’s workload.
Must exhibit ability to work under pressure and deal with competing demands.
Enthusiastic, committed and determined to achieve results.
Prepared to challenge attitudes and behaviours which are incompatible with CTPHQ Policies and Values.
Understanding and experience of widely used DevOps tooling, including Git, Jira and Confluence software (or similar)
Understanding and experience of how testing works within a CI/CD pipeline, including automated testing.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 28th November 2024