Senior Infrastructure Engineer

develop; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

develop seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne to design, build, and evolve modern network and cloud infrastructure. You'll enhance enterprise network infrastructure while driving automation across services.

The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in BGP, OSPF, and network security practices. Experience in cloud environments and with Palo Alto firewalls is essential. This hybrid role offers the chance to work in a dynamic public service environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF in complex environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement secure, resilient network architectures.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure.
• Implement secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures.
• Deliver and maintain hybrid connectivity across cloud platforms.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

Palo Alto firewalls

Zero Trust networking principles

Python

Ansible

Terraform

VXLAN

EVPN

VRF segmentation

Cloud connectivity

Job description

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Hybrid ~ 60% onsite)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Overview

Our public service client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to join a complex, enterprise‑scale environment. This is a hands‑on role where you will design, build, and evolve modern network and cloud infrastructure, combining deep networking expertise with automation and cloud engineering practices. You will play a critical role in improving reliability, scalability, and security, while driving automation and modernisation across infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centres, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Implement secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures supporting critical services
• Deliver and maintain hybrid connectivity across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or OCI)
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Design and operate high‑availability network solutions including routing, segmentation, and resilience
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Python, Ansible, or Terraform
• Contribute to CI/CD‑driven infrastructure deployments, particularly into cloud environments
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to align with best practices and standards
• Produce clear technical documentation and support knowledge sharing
• Manage work backlogs and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with BGP and OSPF in complex environments
• Proven ability to design and implement secure, resilient network architectures
• Experience working in large‑scale enterprise environments
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust networking principles
• Policy design across on‑prem and cloud environments
• Experience with VXLAN, EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi‑site fabrics
• Familiarity with Arista technologies (or equivalent)
• Load balancing experience (e.g., F5 BIG‑IP – ASM, APM, LTM)

Experience Profile

• Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large‑scale environments
• Strong background in design and build, not just operations/support
• Ability to contribute quickly with minimal ramp‑up
• Experience in complex or regulated environments is beneficial

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for a hands‑on infrastructure engineer with a NetDevOps mindset who can deliver across networking, automation, and cloud integration. You’ll be comfortable working in complex environments and confident taking ownership of engineering outcomes.

If you’re an experienced engineer ready to drive modern, automated infrastructure at scale, we’d love to hear from you.