Job Title: Lead Development Operations Engineer (Cloud Platform) - Technology CSC - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Birmingham
Job Summary
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) relies on a wide range of technologies. As Lead DevOps Engineer (Cloud Platform), you will lead the development of our cloud platform for national systems underpinning CTP operations that keep the country safe.
This role is aligned to the Lead DevOps Engineer role set out within the Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (DDAT).
You’ll join a new team of cloud engineers, working flexibly from home and with a home office space in our air-conditioned operations center located east of Birmingham, with easy access from the M6 and M42. A London office location is also available. This is a great opportunity to assist in building a world class cloud services platform.
The Cloud Platform Team support the development and operation of the cloud platform through tools, environments and best practice.
The team are responsible for underpinning support and development processes including managing tools, environments, central infrastructure as code control, maintaining development standards and building software that automates processes and systems on AWS and Azure.
A Lead DevOps Engineer leads one or a small number of related project teams and contributes to the development of the strategic direction.
At this role level, you will:
- act as a technical platform (product) owner, developing medium to long term strategies for product lines
- provide technical leadership and guidance through coaching and mentoring
- lead the sharing of knowledge and good practice
You will work on a variety of platforms and tools so being a lifelong learner with the ability to quickly learn technical skills are key to your success.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A solid background in modern software engineering or platform infrastructure support.
- Have a proven track record in creating and maintaining infrastructure as code platforms, cloud environments or similar.
The Lead DevOps Engineer (Cloud Platform) will also help plan projects and be involved in project management decisions as part of agile service delivery teams.
The Cloud Platform team is a key component of CTPs IT strategy which operational activities will depend upon.
Key Tasks
As the Lead DevOps Engineer (Cloud Platform), you will:
- Own the development and operation of the cloud infrastructure:
- Provide team and project leadership to ensure standards are met.
- Work with developers and engineers to ensure that software development follows established processes and works as intended.
- Maintain and update processes as required.
- Ensure personal and team workload is effectively managed, prioritised and issues are escalated to line management as necessary.
- Ensure adherence to required polices, standards, controls and best practice.
- Create, maintain and review technical documentation to ensure all services are maintained and knowledge is shared.
- Proactively monitor cloud environments to help prevent issues arising.
- Proactively drive continuous improvement across cloud services.
- Assist in mentoring and developing the team.
- Deputise for the Infrastructure Cloud Lead as required.
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) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
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 begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 10th March 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.
