Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Introduction

Join a forward-thinking technology business operating at the cutting edge of secure, high-impact environments. This role sits at the heart of delivering resilient platforms, combining automation, DevOps, and security-first design to support critical systems.

Role Overview:

• Location: Hampshire (Hybrid)
• Package: Competitive salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits
• Industry: Technology / National Security & Defence

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, building and maintaining scalable, resilient platforms and core services
• Driving automation across infrastructure, deployment and operational processes
• Taking new technologies from proof-of-concept through to production rollout
• Collaborating with engineering, DevOps and operations teams to optimise performance and reliability
• Implementing monitoring, alerting and system management best practices
• Supporting platform architecture and contributing to design decisions for new services
• Conducting security assessments, hardening systems and embedding secure-by-design principles
• Troubleshooting and resolving performance or system issues across complex environments
• Creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation
• Mentoring team members and promoting strong DevOps ways of working

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong Linux administration (e.g. Ubuntu) and solid Windows infrastructure knowledge
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar)
• Hands-on expertise with DevOps and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, Git)
• Cloud experience, ideally Azure or similar environments
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management practices
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimisation
• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset
• Awareness of security best practices and system hardening
• Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What’s in It for You:

• Hybrid working with a strong focus on flexibility and collaboration
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus and contributory pension
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Cycle to work and employee perks schemes
• On-site facilities including parking, gym, café and restaurant
• Supportive, inclusive culture built around innovation and continuous improvement

If you’re nodding along, let’s take the next step.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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