DevOps Engineer

DevOps Infrastructure Engineer

Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site)

Must be a British Citizen (SC Clearance Requirement)

About the Role

We’re looking for a DevOps Infrastructure Engineer with a strong on‐premise infrastructure background across Linux, Windows, and virtualised environments . This role is heavily hands‐on and focused on using DevOps, automation, and CI/CD to improve the reliability, security, and delivery of on‐prem systems , not cloud‐only platforms.

You’ll work across traditional infrastructure environments while applying modern DevOps practices to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building, configuring, and maintaining on‐prem virtualised infrastructure , servers, and environments
• Administering and supporting Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes
• Automating operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Jenkins, Git , and related tooling
• Managing patching, baselines, and on‐prem security compliance
• Working closely with developers and engineers to deliver secure, reliable solutions
• Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues quickly and effectively
• Producing clear technical documentation and knowledge base content
• Contributing to wider infrastructure projects and DevOps transformation initiatives
• Providing accurate technical updates to internal stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022)
• Solid Linux administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar)
• Hands‐on experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Nutanix
• Proven background applying DevOps practices within infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, etc.)
• Practical experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible)
• Excellent understanding of on‐premise infrastructure and data centre environments
• Comfortable working to strict security standards and compliance requirements

Why Join?

• Work on critical on‐prem infrastructure with real technical ownership
• Apply DevOps practices where they genuinely make an impact
• Be part of a collaborative, highly skilled engineering team
• Influence tooling, automation, and infrastructure standards
• Long‐term stability within a secure, regulated environment

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, this position requires Security Check (SC) Clearance .

Applicants must be British Citizens and eligible to undergo SC vetting.