Infrastructure Solutions Designer

Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:

• We need deep Linux expertise.
• We need hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
• We need a strong understanding of network architecture, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VLANs.
• We need experience designing complex infrastructure architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• We need experience working within data centre and IT infrastructure environments.
• We need proven ability to embed security requirements throughout solution design and delivery.
• We need strong problem-solving skills with the ability to document and communicate solutions clearly.
• It would be beneficial to have experience with big data architectures and large-scale data processing solutions.
• It would be beneficial to have knowledge of cloud and hybrid data processing architectures.
• It would be beneficial to have scripting ability, particularly in Python or similar languages.
• It would be beneficial to have experience leading task delivery using a DevOps way of working.
• It would be beneficial to have a track record of owning project delivery against time, cost, and quality metrics.
• You will be required to hold a minimum of MoD DV Clearance or eDV.

Responsibilities:

• We lead the design and architecture of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• We take a hands-on role in specification, implementation, configuration, and testing of solutions.
• We ensure all solutions meet security and compliance requirements for sensitive environments.
• We own and deliver specific project components against time, cost, and quality targets.
• We provide third-line support for deployed cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• We build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subject matter experts.
• We contribute to knowledge sharing through mentoring, coaching, and documenting best practices.
• We design high-level infrastructure architectures and own delivery end to end.

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Big Data
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Puppet
• Python
• Security
• Terraform
• UX UI Design

More:

We are a specialist security unit acting as a trusted partner to governments worldwide, delivering technically challenging and mission-critical programmes in highly sensitive environments. This is a permanent, fully on-site role based in Suffolk or London, offering a salary of £60,000 to £90,000 per year, a £5,000 DV bonus, and benefits including an annual bonus of up to 10%, pension contributions, private medical cover, dental insurance, a health assessment, and life assurance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer a collaborative environment working on cutting-edge hybrid cloud, secure on-premises, and DevOps-driven infrastructure.

last updated 36 week of 2026