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Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · East Kilbride, SCT, United Kingdom
East Kilbride, SCT, United Kingdom46,000-? GBPOnsite
Remuneration
£46,000 per annum + Specialist Allowance (non-contractual, non-consolidated and non-pensionable) + excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development + Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Location
East Kilbride, SCT, United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
No visa sponsorship
Open to UK nationals only.
Job summary
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join the Rosa Service Organisation. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, with a focus on Windows Server administration and secure capabilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the transformation of the Rosa Service to a modern cloud-first platform.
Benefits
Specialist AllowanceProfessional development opportunitiesCivil Service PensionLearning and development opportunitiesInclusion and diversity cultureWork/life balance working patterns25 days annual leave (rising to 30)Genuine flexibility
Qualifications
- Strong experience with Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2025).
- Deep knowledge of Active Directory, ADFS, and Group Policy.
- Proficiency in backup and recovery solutions.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and system management.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management.
- Knowledge of VMware vSphere and virtual infrastructure management.
- Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for task tracking and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage and support core Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, ADFS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
- Oversee backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to optimize reliability and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and infrastructure automation.
- Maintain documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures using tools like Confluence.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure standards and processes.
Skills
AWSConfluenceJiraPowerShellVMwarevSphereWindowsWindows Server
Work schedule
Job sharingTerm-time workingFlexi-timeCompressed hours
Security clearance
Developed vettingBaseline personnel security standard
Relocation
No