Infrastructure Engineering Specialist (Security)

TL;DR

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist (Security): Designing and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for government customers with an accent on secure, high-level architecture and hands-on implementation. Focus on leveraging modern technologies, DevOps practices, and ensuring security requirements are met for critical national infrastructure.

Location: Onsite in Ipswich, United Kingdom. This role requires DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance, which necessitates living in the UK for 10+ years.

Company

hirify.global is a global telecommunications corporation protecting critical national infrastructure and delivering vital security work for governments worldwide.

What you will do

• Deliver specific components and tasks within projects.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and subject matter experts.
• Lead the creation of high-level designs and architectures for platforms, including on-prem, cloud, or hybrid solutions.
• Design, develop, and test solutions, covering system specification, technology choice, data models, implementation, configuration, and development.
• Ensure that created solutions meet security requirements.
• Provide third-line support for deployed cloud-based solutions.

Requirements

• Work onsite 5 days a week in Ipswich.
• Obtain DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance.
• Have lived in the UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.
• Possess in-depth technical knowledge of the Linux Operating System.
• Understand and have experience with Infrastructure-as-code, Configuration Management, and automation tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Terraform).
• Understand network architecture, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VLANs.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of big data architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud and hybrid data processing architectures.
• Skills in scripting and the Python programming language.
• Experience working and leading tasks using a DevOps methodology.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a 10% on-target bonus.
• BT Pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, and season ticket loan.
• World-class training and development opportunities.
• Equal family leave (18 weeks full pay) and enhanced women’s health support from January 2025.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages.