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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