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. Key Words - Senior Infrastructure Engineer, hybrid cloud, IT infrastructure, fault resolution, troubleshooting, virtual machines, orchestration workflows, CI/CD pipelines, agile processes, private cloud, public cloud, AWS, Azure, VMware vSphere, Linux KVM, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, IaC, hyper-converged infrastructure, SD-WAN, security clearance, SC clearance, DV clearance