Infra Tech Lead – National Security (eDV Cleared)

Forward Role; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security engineering consultancy seeks an Infrastructure Technical Lead to guide modernization of secure estates and drive architecture-led delivery. The role requires hands-on leadership across Linux/Windows, virtualization, storage and container platforms, with a focus on secure, scalable infrastructure.

You'll mentor teams, shape architecture decisions, and promote DevSecOps practices while coordinating with security stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading secure infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on technical leadership with architecture and delivery.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL/Rocky) and Windows Server environments.
• Active eDV clearance is essential to operate in secure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and engineering delivery for secure infrastructure modernization.
• Develop HLDs/LLDs and set engineering standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with security stakeholders.
• Drive automation and DevSecOps practices across platforms.
• Oversee deployments across Linux/Windows, virtualization and container ecosystems.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Architecture

Mentoring

Security awareness

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Nutanix

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

National Security engineering consultancy seeks an Infrastructure Technical Lead to guide modernization of secure estates and drive architecture-led delivery. The role requires hands-on leadership across Linux/Windows, virtualization, storage and container platforms, with a focus on secure, scalable infrastructure.

You'll mentor teams, shape architecture decisions, and promote DevSecOps practices while coordinating with security stakeholders.