Infrastructure Engineer - SC Cleared - Hybrid - £80,000
We're seeking a versatile Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience across modern platforms, virtualisation, cloud services, and secure environments. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with a broad technology stack, this role offers the opportunity to make real impact in a high-assurance setting.
Strong background in:
* Windows Server (2016+) administration
* RedHat OpenShift
* Linux distributions (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
* End-user device provisioning and hardening (eg, Autopilot)
* Single Sign-On concepts and operations
* Working within protectively marked or secure environments
* VMware technologies
* Microsoft Azure
* General networking fundamentals
* Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Ansible)
Experience with any of the following is a major advantage:
* Kubernetes administration (eg, VMware TKGI)
* vSphere, vCenter, VCF
* Azure or Microsoft 365 administration
* DevSecOps tooling and pipelines
* Nessus or similar security scanning tools
* Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Vault)
* Agile sprint-based environments
Typical Responsibilities:
* Maintain, enhance, and secure multi-classification virtualised environments
* Support the development and adoption of Secure-by-Design infrastructure approaches
* Assist in the delivery and support of cloud SaaS platforms and project-specific cloud systems
* Execute infrastructure maintenance through change control processes
* Monitor and manage alerting, ticketing, and incident response workflows
* Identify, diagnose, and act on system alerts and performance issues
* Ensure all systems remain patched and compliant with security policy
* Assess incidents quickly, drive service restoration, and track follow-up actions
* Analyse trends to improve system reliability and performance
* Stay current with emerging cloud, virtualisation, and security technologies
* Provide guidance and technical support to teams and stakeholders
* Document processes, share knowledge, and support business growth activities
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and hold UK Security Clearance