Infrastructure Engineer - Storage, Backup and Cyber Recovery

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Swansea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 28.97%

25 days leave

Flexible working

Job summary

DVLA is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise storage, backup and cyber recovery platforms. You will help ensure availability, resilience and recoverability of critical services, working as part of the Storage, Backup & Cyber Recovery team to deliver reliable infrastructure services.

You'll create and maintain technical documentation, collaborate with engineers and third-party suppliers, resolve incidents, and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services are delivered and used as required.
• Work with and support colleagues to provide infrastructure services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, technical specialists, engineers and third-party suppliers to deliver reliable infrastructure services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to the support of the storage, backup and cyber recovery services.

Job description

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will help support and maintain the DVLA's enterprise storage, backup, and cyber recovery platforms. The role is important in helping to ensure the availability, resilience, and recoverability of critical services, supporting business continuity and data protection requirements. Working as part of the Storage, Backup & Cyber Recovery team, you will provide technical support across a range of storage, backup, and cyber recovery technologies. You will contribute to the delivery, support, and ongoing improvement of the DVLA's data protection and recovery capabilities, helping to maintain reliable and secure infrastructure services. You will play an active role in resolving technical issues and identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help deliver effective operational support and contribute to the continued development of the service. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Ensure services are delivered and used as required.
• Work with and support colleagues to provide infrastructure services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, technical specialists, engineers and third-party suppliers to deliver reliable infrastructure services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to the support of the storge, backup and cyber recovery services.

Do you have experience working on infrastructure related services?

Would you enjoy working as part of a team in the support of storage and cyber recovery solutions?

At DVLA, digital services are at the heart of how we deliver for millions of citizens across the UK. Information Technology Services (ITS) provides the critical infrastructure, platforms and support that enable the Agency to deliver secure, reliable and innovative services to customers, partners and colleagues.

As part of the Infrastructure & Operations Services (I&OPS) directorate, the Storage, Backup and Cyber Recovery team are responsible for maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that stores and protects DVLA's vital data and services.

The team manages enterprise storage, backup and cyber recovery solutions, ensuring systems remain resilient, secure and recoverable in the face of evolving threats and operational challenges.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Civil Service Careers.