Infrastructure Manager | SC Cleared | Outside IR35

Sanderson Government & Defence; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Government Services Firm is looking for an Infrastructure Manager to ensure the security and operational integrity of Critical National Infrastructure systems. This predominantly remote contract role requires strong technical skills in DevOps, security management, and infrastructure operations, aligning strategic leadership with operational excellence. Key responsibilities include overseeing firewall management, vulnerability controls, and disaster recovery strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong DevOps background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong DevOps background with tools like PowerShell, Python, and Terraform.
• Proven expertise in IT infrastructure operations and monitoring.
• Advanced knowledge in security protocols and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and patch infrastructure to compliance standards.
• Oversee firewall rule management and vulnerability controls.
• Develop disaster recovery and resilience strategies.

Skills

DevOps background (CI/CD, automation, scripting)

Infrastructure operations expertise (IT, networking, monitoring)

Advanced security knowledge (IAM, firewall management)

Capacity planning and resource management

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Job description

Position: Infrastructure Manager
Location: Predominantly remote
Day Rate: £500 - £550 outside IR35
Active SC Clearance Required

We're seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Manager to oversee the security, resilience, and operational integrity of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) systems. This contract role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring robust infrastructure operations, governance, and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and patch SPOP & SSN infrastructure to the highest compliance standards.
• Oversee firewall rule management, monitoring, and vulnerability controls.
• Lead IAM governance, including RBAC, access reviews, and lifecycle management.
• Manage service catalogue, risk/issue resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Drive governance, RACI ownership, and performance oversight.
• Develop disaster recovery and resilience strategies with regular testing.
• Deliver clear metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Act as escalation lead and support recruitment of the permanent team.

Essential Skills

• Strong DevOps background (CI/CD, automation, scripting: PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible, IaC).
• Proven infrastructure operations expertise (IT, networking, patching, monitoring, risk/issue management).
• Advanced security knowledge (IAM, firewall, vulnerability management).
• Capacity planning and resource management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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