Lead DevOps Engineer

A Lead DevOps Engineer at Leonardo acts as a technical authority, shaping DevOps architectures and guiding programme delivery. The role involves defining strategic roadmaps, conducting feasibility studies, and providing advanced guidance on CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud environments. The engineer mentors colleagues, participates in technical reviews, and contributes to bids and proposals. Emphasis is placed on secure-by-design principles, governance, and embedding cybersecurity controls into pipelines and infrastructure. Strong communication skills are required to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to senior leaders. The position demands recognised expertise in automation, orchestration, cloud platforms, scripting, and DevSecOps practices.