Job Specifications
Role Summary:
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer (Mid, Senior, Lead)
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £40,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Benefits Summary: Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, Enhanced Pension, Professional Development Support, and more.
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3-5 days on site depending on project)
Security Clearance: Must already hold active DV Clearance
About the client:
Imagine working for a powerhouse of British innovation that has spent over 60 years at the absolute cutting edge of National Security, Defence, and Intelligence. This isn't just another engineering firm; they are the invisible shield protecting what matters most. They bring together the brightest minds—scientists, analysts, and creatives—to solve complex, high-stakes problems that the rest of the world doesn't even know exist yet. They offer an environment where "trust, tools, and freedom" aren't just buzzwords, but the foundation of their mission to shape the technologies of tomorrow.
About the job:
As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be the backbone of mission-critical secure environments. This is a high-impact role where you will provide proactive management and reactive support for customers within the National Security space. You won't just be "keeping the lights on"; you will be implementing automation to eliminate human error, evolving agile platform operations, and ensuring that some of the UK’s most sensitive infrastructure remains stable, reliable, and ahead of potential threats.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing operational support, including incident resolution, change implementation, and maintenance for stable environments.
Implementing approved technical requests and automation to improve productivity.
Developing and implementing improvements to operational and reference platform environments.
Producing clear and concise technical documentation and supporting the Tech Lead with risk management.
Proactive monitoring and stakeholder management, including service reporting and reviews.
Embracing ITIL4 practices for agile platform operation delivery and operations.
Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, best practices, and internal standards.
Key Skills:
VMware Suite, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, VCF, Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Linux, Veeam, Docker, Kubernetes, Nagios, Networking, Cyber Security, ITIL, NSD.
How to apply:
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via jon.mills@searchability.com. For further information please call me: +44 7441 342136. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
About the Company
Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands.
Specialisms:
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF...
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