Description Are you ready to lead the way in securing, designing, and delivering resilient infrastructure that powers SPPA’s digital transformation? The Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Our principal role is to administer the pensions for employees in the National Health Service, Teachers,’ Police and Fire-fighters’ pension schemes in Scotland. The Agency administers these public service pension schemes on behalf of Scottish Ministers with an annual pension spend to over 200,000 pensioners of more than £2.5 billion. As Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, delivery, and security of SPPA’s digital infrastructure - ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of systems that support our members. This includes managing cloud-based services (particularly MS Azure), implementing robust cyber controls, supporting disaster recovery, and driving digital transformation through modern tools and practices. Your work will directly enable the SPPA to deliver secure, efficient, and future-ready pension services on behalf of the Scottish Government. Responsibilities Work closely with SPPA colleagues, suppliers, and managed service providers to ensure the ongoing Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of all SPPA infrastructure services and data. This should include ensuring that appropriate technical cyber controls are implemented and tested, technical disaster recovery services are tested on a regular basis, and that all technical documentation is kept up to date and is readily available. Lead the SPPA infrastructure team and play an active role in the SPPA's Intelligent Client, Change Management and Digital Pipeline processes. Describe different scripting tools and software that are available and currently in use, in particular a knowledge of Python and MS DevOps platforms would be beneficial. Design and implement infrastructure solutions and services, for example, networking and physical infrastructure, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, open-source packages and solutions, or virtual and cloud computing. An in-depth knowledge of MS Azure is critical to this role, as is knowledge of the wider Microsoft product suite and Linux. Oracle knowledge is desirable. Effectively consult specialists where required determine the appropriate resolution and assist with its implementation. Review the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology define the integration build. Troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities. 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. Technical Skills: This role is aligned to the Infrastructure Engineer role within the IT Operations Design Job Family. You can find out more about the skills required, here. These skills are assessed by technical assessment. Full details of the assessment and skills being assessed will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage. Experience: Significant experience designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions. In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices for infrastructure management. Proven track record of leading infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical solutions with business goals. Behaviours: Leadership - Level 3 Managing a Quality Service - Level 3 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 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the four Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. 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 11th August however this may be subject to change. Interview and assessment are expected to take place in person on site at SPPA, 7 Tweedside Park, Tweedbank, Galashiels, TD1 Qualifications About Us The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Our principal role is to administer the pensions for employees in the National Health Service, Teachers’, Police and Fire-fighters’ pension schemes in Scotland for over 500,000 key workers. The Agency administers these public service pension schemes on behalf of Scottish Ministers with an annual pension spend to over 200,000 pensioners to the value of more than £2.5 billion. SPPA Careers | SPPA (pensions.gov.scot ) Civil Service Nationality Rules Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options, with two days minimum working on site at SPPA. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. 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. Apply before: 20th July (23:59)