Platform & Infrastructure Engineer REF:2589
Hybrid Working
PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 pa inc LW.
2 x 24 Month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full time.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The Technology Business Unit operates to Design, Deliver, Run and Maintain the technology solutions and services required for the Council to process business and deliver services to the residents of Lambeth. All functions work collaboratively to deliver effective end to end solutions and services.
About the Role:
This role works within the Run and Maintain function which is accountable for managing the day-to-day operation of technology solutions and services to maintain security, availability, and continuous improvement to enable effective business operations with high levels of customer satisfaction.
This function is also required to support the Delivery function by providing resources to build digital and information technology solutions and services that meet the Design requirements and for providing early life support for new and changing solutions and services accepted into live operation.
This role works to maintain and configure all corporate platforms and infrastructure, including any hardware builds or firmware upgrades enabling business operations to meet security, statutory and regulatory requirements. Works collaboratively as directed to support service providers to ensure that externally provided services maintain technical currency and meet security standards and meet agreed contractual service levels.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
Job Description and Person Specification:
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
* Advert close date: 11:59pm on 18 Jan 2026.
* Shortlisting: 19 Jan 2026
* Interviews: Week commencing 2 February 2026
Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Krishnakumar Muthuswamy at Kmuthudwanny@lambeth.gov.uk or 0207 926 8784.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
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