Infrastructure Operations Engineer - 24/7, Hybrid Flex

Manchester Digital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Engineer to maintain and support core IT infrastructure across physical and virtual server environments. You will work on Windows, Linux and UNIX servers, ensuring services meet KPIs and security standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires collaboration with multiple teams, the ability to work autonomously, and the capacity to adapt to a demanding, shift-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Manage IT systems on and off premise.
• Support software and infrastructure development projects.
• Work autonomously and follow technical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor and maintain core server infrastructure and applications.
• Ensure services are proactively managed via monitoring, alerts and automation.
• Collaborate with operational/technical teams to deliver reliable services.
• Contribute to service improvements to enhance performance and reduce risk.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and document processes.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Server

UNIX Server

Automation

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Engineer to maintain and support core IT infrastructure across physical and virtual server environments. You will work on Windows, Linux and UNIX servers, ensuring services meet KPIs and security standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires collaboration with multiple teams, the ability to work autonomously, and the capacity to adapt to a demanding, shift-based schedule.