Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Working on UK Government Projects
An Infrastructure Operations Engineer plays a vital role in advancing digital transformation across UK public sector projects. This position ensures that core IT infrastructure and operational systems are reliable, secure, and scalable, supporting the government’s mission to deliver efficient, user-centered public services.
Working in digital transformation initiatives, Infrastructure Operations Engineers enable the public sector to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes while safeguarding critical data and systems.
Key Responsibilities
As an Infrastructure Operations Engineer in the UK public sector, you will focus on building and maintaining a robust infrastructure to support the delivery of high-quality digital services. Core responsibilities include:
- Managing and Optimizing IT Infrastructure: Oversee critical infrastructure components, ensuring they operate seamlessly and align with security, compliance, and performance standards.
- Supporting Cloud and On-Premises Systems: Manage hybrid environments, often involving cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) alongside traditional on-premises infrastructure.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Utilize monitoring tools to proactively address system issues and troubleshoot network, server, and storage problems to maintain optimal uptime.
- Ensuring Security and Compliance: Implement security protocols to protect sensitive government data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, such as GDPR and ISO27001.
- Collaborating Across Teams: Work with developers, architects, and stakeholders to support scalable and secure system designs that meet public sector requirements.
- Implementing Automation and Efficiency Enhancements: Use tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins to automate workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance overall system performance.
Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in networking, servers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure is critical, along with familiarity with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Security Knowledge: Understanding cybersecurity practices and compliance frameworks to protect government systems.
- Automation and Scripting: Experience with automation tools and scripting languages, such as Python, to streamline operations and improve reliability.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical challenges efficiently.
- Communication and Teamwork: Clear communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring infrastructure aligns with digital transformation goals.