Defence-Grade DevOps Engineer - On-Prem & Security

Matchtech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on DevOps Infrastructure IT Engineer for a role in the defence sector, based in Bristol. This permanent position requires strong on-premises engineering skills in both Linux and Windows environments, with a focus on security. Candidates must be British citizens and hold SC clearance (or be eligible). Enjoy working collaboratively on infrastructure projects in a hybrid work model, balancing on-site responsibilities with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in on-premises infrastructure solutions.
• Expertise in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Demonstrated operational thinking and security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and support on-premises infrastructure.
• Perform system hardening and health checks according to defence standards.

Skills

Linux proficiency

Windows Server expertise

Active Directory knowledge

Problem-solving

Strong customer presence

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Firewall configuration

Job description

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on DevOps Infrastructure IT Engineer for a role in the defence sector, based in Bristol. This permanent position requires strong on-premises engineering skills in both Linux and Windows environments, with a focus on security. Candidates must be British citizens and hold SC clearance (or be eligible). Enjoy working collaboratively on infrastructure projects in a hybrid work model, balancing on-site responsibilities with flexibility.