DevOps Engineer
DevOps Infrastructure Engineer
Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days a week on Site)
SC Clearance – Eligible to apply
About the Role
We’re looking for a DevOps Infrastructure Engineer with a strong infrastructure background who uses DevOps and automation to improve the reliability, security, and delivery of on‑premise systems .
This is not a cloud‑only DevOps role . You’ll be working primarily with on‑prem infrastructure , virtualisation, Windows Server and Linux environments, applying DevOps principles to traditional infrastructure to drive continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build, configure, and maintain on‑prem virtual infrastructure , servers, and environments
- Administer and support Windows Server and Linux systems in a corporate environment
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release processes
- Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Jenkins, Git
- Manage and review security baselines, patching, and vulnerability remediation
- Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and fit for purpose
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement fixes effectively
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base content
- Contribute to infrastructure projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide accurate technical input and updates to stakeholders
Essential Skills & Experience
Hands‑on Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022)
Strong Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu or similar)
Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Nutanix
Proven experience implementing DevOps practices in an infrastructure environment
CI/CD tooling experience (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Artifactory )
Infrastructure automation and scripting ( PowerShell, Bash, Ansible )
Strong understanding of on‑prem infrastructure and data centre environments
Comfortable working to security standards and best practice
ice to Have
What This Role Is (and Isn’t)
Infrastructure‑led DevOps
On‑prem / hybrid environments
Hands‑on technical role
Not a cloud‑only DevOps position
Not a development‑only role
Why Join?
- Work on critical infrastructure with real ownership and impact
- Apply DevOps practices where they genuinely improve operations
- Collaborative, supportive technical team
- Opportunity to influence standards, automation and tooling
- Long‑term stability within a secure, regulated environment
Security Requirements
In line with Baseline Security Standards , applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain SC clearance .