DIG - Infrastructure Engineer

Hereford
5 days ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Infrastructure Engineers to join a high‑performing IT engineering team supporting a mission‑critical, on‑premise communications environment used by hundreds of deployed users. We are looking to hire three engineers, including one role with a strong networking focus.

This position involves designing, building, managing, and supporting secure IT infrastructure for a government‑aligned organisation. Due to the sensitivity of the environment, candidates must hold SC security clearance (DV desirable).

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will:

Maintain and support core IT infrastructure
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
Develop, deploy, and document new infrastructure solutions
Monitor system performance and ensure high availability
Support the end‑user device build process
Work collaboratively with project, security, and engineering stakeholders
Take ownership of technical areas while contributing to wider team strategy

About You

You enjoy being hands‑on with technology, solving problems, and ensuring robust, user‑focused infrastructure. You're able to balance detailed engineering work with an understanding of how systems integrate at scale.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

3+ years as an infrastructure engineer
8+ years in a related IT field
Strong knowledge of:
Linux OS
Windows Server
Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V)
Networking fundamentals (Cisco - routing, switching)
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
Scripting / automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman)
Experience administering enterprise systems (Atlassian, GitHub, M365)
Understanding of security and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+)

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, IT, or a related fieldDesirable:

Professional certifications (e.g., CCNA, RHCA, MCSE, VCP‑DCV)

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