Infrastructure Platform Engineer (Contract) - Cyber

TN United Kingdom; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infrastructure Platform Engineer (On-Prem) Consultant to join their dynamic team. This permanent, on-site role focuses on managing and securing on-premise infrastructure while automating processes for continuous delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their expertise in cybersecurity and infrastructure design. With a commitment to public sector transformation, this opportunity allows you to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your skills will help shape the future of IT services.

Qualifications

• Experience with on-premise infrastructure management and automation.
• Strong background in cybersecurity and incident resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-premise platforms and ensure security against threats.
• Automate development and release processes for efficiency.

Skills

On-Premise Management

Automation Development

Infrastructure as a Service

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Incident Resolution

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

SonarQube

Trivvy

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Client:

Methods

Location:

Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy partnering with central government departments to transform public sector operations in the UK. Established over 30 years ago, UK-based, we focus on transformation, delivery, and collaboration to create end-to-end, people-centred, safe, and future-ready solutions.

Our human touch differentiates us from other consultancies, with a focus on people, technology, and data. We aim to create value and sustainability for clients, staff, communities, and the planet.

We support our clients in project success through collaboration, sharing skills, and solving problems. At Methods, we enjoy our work, learn from mistakes, and foster a fun yet hardworking environment.

Primarily serving the public sector, Methods is expanding into the private sector. The company was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

We are recruiting for an Infrastructure Platform Engineer (On-Prem) Consultant for a permanent, on-site role.

Requirements

• Specialized in on-premise management of platforms, applications, data, and infrastructure as a system administrator.
• Develop automation for continuous delivery using suitable technologies.
• Configure infrastructure as a service to automate creation of hosting environments.
• Build and set up new development tools and infrastructure.
• Understand stakeholder needs and communicate effectively with developers.
• Automate and improve development and release processes.
• Test and analyze code written by others.
• Ensure systems are secure against cybersecurity threats, familiar with NCSC principles.
• Manage security aspects of on-prem platforms, including secrets, tokens, and certificates.
• Collaborate with architects, data, and software engineers to ensure proper development processes.
• Plan projects and participate in project management decisions.
• Design, secure, and maintain on-prem infrastructure.
• Make informed decisions, explain reasoning, and resolve technical disputes.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Understand data exposure, linking, and streaming services.
• Assess and document deployment risks.

Ideal Candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience working with cybersecurity teams is beneficial.
• Strong infrastructure design experience for on-prem environments.
• Knowledge across various technologies, ability to assess and innovate within constraints.
• Experience in software change/release management and technical governance.
• Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), provisioning tools (Ansible, Terraform), and performance monitoring.
• Experience with testing, automated deployment, and understanding of government digital standards.
• Knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and their implications.
• Ability to train, support, and mentor others.
• Experience managing live systems, incident resolution, and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Terraform, automation tools, application monitoring, and deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube.

This role requires or involves obtaining Security Clearance, including completing a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check during onboarding. Details are available on the government website. If you cannot meet these criteria, employment may be delayed or rejected. This will be discussed during the interview process.