We have partnered with a global IT consultancy delivering secure, large-scale infrastructure projects for UK public sector programmes. We're seeking an experienced Security Cleared (SC) Virtual Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the deployment of a Digital Imaging and Management Subsystems.
This outside IR35 contract role will focus on building, automating, and securing GPU-accelerated virtual infrastructure in line with strict operational and security standards.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
* Provision and manage virtualised infrastructure (Ubuntu/RHEL), including GPU-based systems
* Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts using Ansible and Terraform
* Implement secure networking, firewalls, and HTTPS configurations
* Ensure OS and application hardening, including vulnerability mitigation and cert management
* Integrate monitoring and logging tools (e.g. rsyslog, SCOM)
* Collaborate on CI/CD, environment setup, incremental deployments, and release processes
* Maintain configuration documentation and task tracking via JIRA
🧠 Required Skills
* Linux systems: Ubuntu & RHEL
* IaC tools: Ansible & Terraform
* GPU virtualisation & dynamic resource tuning
* Networking & secure endpoint configuration
* Docker/Kubernetes
* Enterprise logging/monitoring (e.g., rsyslog, SCOM)
* Strong understanding of infrastructure security
📌 Details
* Contract Type: Outside IR35
* Duration: 3 months initially
* Start: Immediate
* Location: Remote-first, occasional site visits
* Clearance: Must have active SC Clearance
🎯 Nice to Have
* Experience supporting machine learning workloads
* Prior involvement in DIS/TMS or real-time system deployments
* Strong documentation and cross-team collaboration skills