Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps)
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne preferred but open to other sites such as Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Blackpool (Hybrid ~ 60% onsite)
Contract: Inside IR35 contract until March 2027
Hours: 37 hours per week
Overview
Our public sector client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to join a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is a hands-on role where you will design, build, and evolve modern network and cloud infrastructure, combining deep networking expertise with automation and cloud engineering practices. You will play a critical role in improving reliability, scalability, and security, while driving automation and modernisation across infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centres, hybrid, and cloud environments
Implement secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures supporting critical services
Deliver and maintain hybrid connectivity across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or OCI)
Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls aligned with Zero Trust principles
Design and operate high-availability network solutions including routing, segmentation, and resilience
Develop and maintain automation workflows using Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Contribute to CI/CD-driven infrastructure deployments, particularly into cloud environments
Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to align with best practices and standards
Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge sharing
Manage work backlogs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF in complex environments
Proven ability to design and implement secure, resilient network architectures
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Strong understanding of Zero Trust networking principles
Policy design across on-prem and cloud environments
Experience with VXLAN, EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics
Familiarity with Arista technologies (or equivalent)
Load balancing experience (e.g., F5 BIG-IP ASM, APM, LTM)
Experience Profile
Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale environments
Strong background in design and build, not just operations/support
Ability to contribute quickly with minimal ramp-up
Comfortable working across multiple concurrent workstreams
Experience in complex or regulated environments is beneficial
What Were Looking For
This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure engineer with a NetDevOps mindset who can deliver across networking, automation, and cloud integration. Youll be comfortable working in complex environments and confident taking ownership of engineering outcomes.
If youre an experienced infrastructure engineer ready to drive modern, automated infrastructure at scale, wed love to hear from you.
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