Description Do you want to support existing and assist in delivering next generation network connectivity which enables safeguarding operations for protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults ? Disclosure Scotland is undergoing a digital transformation to continuous improvement of user-centred services that safeguard vulnerable people. This critical public service is being transformed, offering a rare opportunity to help shape how government delivers it. To support this, we’re changing our internal operating model to multi-functional teams working in an agile and collaborative way to deliver and improve our services. We need innovative, resilient, and enabling technology to support our business strategy and future needs through effective IT delivery. Our new services are hosted in AWS, backed by a fully automated infrastructure platform. As an Associate Infrastructure Engineer you will sit within the Security Team of the Digital & Service Delivery Department. This team is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and information systems used by the Scottish Government and our Partners Across Government (PAG). As an Associate Infrastructure Engineer you will contribute directly to this mission, helping to safeguard critical systems and data across government and PAG. Responsibilities Provisions/installs, configures and maintains infrastructure services and components. Monitors, measures and reports on infrastructure load, performance and security events. Identifies operational issues and contributes to their resolution. Carries out agreed operational procedures, including backup/restore, using supplied infrastructure tools and scripts. Carries out agreed system software maintenance tasks. Automates routine system administration tasks to specifications using standard tools and basic scripting. Explain information security and the security controls available to protect solutions and services. Support infrastructure solutions and services, and other computer, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software, and open source packages and solutions. Support virtual and cloud computing, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Explain the importance of using modern development standards. Show an awareness of problem resolution processes and pass problems on to your team. Investigate problems in systems, processes, and services, with an understanding of the level of a problem, for example, strategic, tactical, or operational. Contribute to the implementation of remedies and preventative measures. Assist as part of a team in the design of components of larger systems. Explain the process and principles of integrating systems. Describe challenges of designing, building, and testing interfaces between systems. Show an awareness of the relevant subject matter and a high-level understanding of what it involves. Show an awareness of different technology capabilities. Demonstrate basic troubleshooting capability. Responsibilities Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience: 1. The ability to work with limited supervision once any necessary training has been provided, displaying good judgement, strong planning and organisational skills. 2. Evidence of clearly explaining issues and requirements, so that they are understood by both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders. 3. Experience of working with a diverse group of stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet their outcomes. 4. The ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to monitor, identify, investigate, analyse, document and resolve requests in a timely fashion. 5. A broad understanding of Information Systems, and or networking technologies with relevant experience and training. 6. A demonstrable understanding or awareness of best practices around backups and/or disaster recovery, including when to take or restore a backup. Experience is assessed at sift, along with a more in-depth assessment at interview. Technical / Professional Skills: This role is aligned to the Associate infrastructure engineer role within the Infrastructure engineer Job Family. You can find out more about the skills required, here. These skills are assessed by technical assessment, designed to represent the role. Candidates reaching this stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack which outlines the specific skills to be assessed, plus the method of assessment. Behaviours: Changing and Improving - Level 2 Communicating and Influencing - Level 2 Making Effective Decisions - Level 2 Working Together - Level 2 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here. Behaviours are assessed at interview. Full details will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words ) which provides evidence of how you meet each of six Experience criteria listed above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 6 October 2025 however this may be subject to change. Qualifications About Us Disclosure Scotland (DS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, operating on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, to perform an important safeguarding role for the people of Scotland. The work of DS directly supports the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes for Children and Young People, Economy, Fair Work and Business, Communities and Human Rights. To contribute to these, DS is responsible for two primary services, managing and delivering the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and processing applications for disclosure certificates which enable safer recruitment decisions to be made by employers. These are exciting times for DS. We are transforming our business by continually improving our service offering to our customers and stakeholders. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our office. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. DDaT Pay Supplement This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession, as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000.00 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3-month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Security Checks Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks before commencing employment. Additionally, this post requires the successful candidate to achieve National Security Vetting Security Check (SC) before commencing employment. Further information regarding National Security Vetting and SC clearance can be found here - United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK For meaningful checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role requires CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further Information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. For further information on this vacancy, please contact Christopher Moore at Christopher.Moore@disclosurescotland.gov.scot Apply before: 14th September 2025 (23:59) This role is open to internal candidates, OGD and Common Citizenship organisations only.