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At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.
We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.
Why Join Us?
Your Mission:
The mission of this role is to ensure that infrastructure and DevSecOps operations run smoothly, securely, and in full compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements. You will create the structures, processes, and clarity the team needs to execute effectively while translating business priorities into actionable technical work.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Process:
Lead team rituals and support/implement an effective work structure (e.g., scrum).
Prioritise and manage the team's work backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and business value.
Manage the professional growth, skill development, and performance reviews of team members.
Identify and proactively remove blockers for the team.
Facilitate team decision-making, ensuring decisions are documented and communicated effectively.
Stakeholder Interface:
Serve as the central interface between the team and key stakeholders, including Software Engineering (Frontline and Edge), InfoSec, Simulation, Software Architecture, System Engineering, and Production, translating their requirements into actionable work items.
Set clear priorities to enable fast and secure software development across multiple programs, ensuring the platform accelerates rather than hinders engineering velocity.
Manage expectations and protect the team from external scope creep and unplanned interruptions.
Tooling & Configuration Management:
Take full ownership and management of the core tech stack, including GCP, GitLab, Bitbucket, AI-assisted development tools, and Security Scanning tools.
Establish and maintain robust configuration management practices to ensure environment consistency and traceability across the software lifecycle.
Audit & Compliance:
Lead the management of all audit controls and compliance requirements pertinent to the team's remit.
Strategy:
Synthesise technical challenges and strategic decisions into clear, concise recommendations for executive management.
Ensure the team's technical roadmap supports the company's broader strategy.
Required Skills
You have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
You bring 5-7 years of experience in Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, DevOps, or DevSecOps, including time in a leadership role.
You understand modern infrastructure, cloud environments, automation, and secure delivery practices.
You can translate complex technical topics into clear decisions and priorities.
You have experience running team rituals and managing structured delivery processes.
You are skilled at prioritising work, managing backlogs, and aligning delivery with strategic goals.
You communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
You can prepare concise, executive‑ready summaries of risks, challenges, and recommendations.
You are familiar with audit, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to infrastructure and security.
You lead with empathy, ownership, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
Equal Opportunity:
At Stark Defence, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications—ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. We value unique perspectives, adaptability, and a drive to solve high-stakes challenges.
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.