Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Hereford – Hybrid
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 based on experience + Benefits

Security Clearance: SC Essential, DV Desirable (Open to Candidates who are willing to obtain SC)

The Company

Join a forward-thinking technology organisation that designs and builds mission-critical systems, Infrastructure and Applications to support National Security and Defence. They specialise in delivering innovative, lean and effective technical solutions for organisations with challenging operational environments.

The Role - Senior Infrastructure Engineer

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, building and managing high-performance Infrastructure that supports critical mission operations. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, tackling real-world challenges directly and collaborating with Government and Defence organisations. This role is an opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work in fast-paced, high-stakes settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise hybrid Cloud IT Infrastructure - Ensure robustness, scalability and high availability by implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and managing configuration changes
• Troubleshooting and fault resolution - Use logical, systematic approaches to identify and resolve critical issues swiftly
• Infrastructure deployment - Implement network devices, virtual machines, containers and orchestration workflows using CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring and alerting - Create and maintain systems that deliver real-time performance insights for proactive system management
• Agile and DevOps practices - Promote iterative workflows, cross-functional collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement
• Secure integration of end-user devices - Build and provision devices for seamless connection with private and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Engineer with strong knowledge of networking, enterprise operating systems and virtualisation
• Proficiency in private and public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with IaC practices
• Expertise in Agile and DevOps workflows to enhance collaboration and efficiency
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail
• Knowledge of software-defined networking (SD-WAN) and fault-tolerant systems
• Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure technologies like VMware vSphere, OpenShift or Linux KVM

Why Join?

• Work with cutting-edge technology and critical projects
• Be part of a growing team, helping shape the future of critical Infrastructure Projects
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension Scheme
• Financial Assistance
• Life Insurance/Income Protection
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• 24/7 GP Access
• Private Medical Insurance
• EV Car Scheme/Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on a role that combines technical challenge, mission-critical impact, and continuous learning, apply today with your CV.
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