Infra & DevOps Engineer — Flexible, Innovative Police Tech

Metropolitan Police; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days + bank holidays,

Season ticket loans

Met sports and social clubs

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Metropolitan Police in London seeks a technology innovator to design, develop, and support bespoke IT systems that assist operational teams. You will work with a diverse engineering group, exploring horizon-scanning and advancing live facial recognition capabilities in a sensitive policing context.

The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge projects within the TRI team, with flexible working options and the chance to impact public safety in London.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a technology-related qualification (BTEC National Certificate/Diploma or degree).
• Previous experience in a technical IT role is desirable.
• Systems administration or engineering in Windows or Linux environments.
• WAN and LAN networking technologies including routing and firewall configuration.
• Physical and/or virtual infrastructure management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support new IT systems.
• Work with customers and stakeholders to ascertain requirements and build solutions.
• Evaluate and adapt new products and technology for operational use.
• Support live systems and expand the Met Police's live facial recognition technology.

Skills

Technical IT experience

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

BTEC National Certificate or Diploma or degree in a technology-related discipline

Tools

Proxmox

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Metropolitan Police in London seeks a technology innovator to design, develop, and support bespoke IT systems that assist operational teams. You will work with a diverse engineering group, exploring horizon-scanning and advancing live facial recognition capabilities in a sensitive policing context.

The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge projects within the TRI team, with flexible working options and the chance to impact public safety in London.