Technical Consultant (Infrastructure Operations)

Government of The United Kingdom; Clyst Heath; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Technical Consultant for Infrastructure Operations to support and enhance the NHS's national IT infrastructure. The role is permanent, full-time, and based on a national location with security vetting requirements in place.

Applicants should be prepared to meet UK residency and vetting standards as part of the hiring process. The salary range is £55,807.31 to £63,861.95 per year, reflecting the seniority of the post and the responsibilities involved in managing

Qualifications

• SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years.

Job description

Technical Consultant (Infrastructure Operations)

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £55,807.31 to £63,861.95 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: National, EX2 5SE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 22 Sept 2026

Summary

You can find further details about the role, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Security Clearance

To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don't need to have security clearance level already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for security clearance level after offer, will result in the job offer being withdrawn.

For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc.

For further information on National Security Vetting please check National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK, information on the Security Vetting and Clearances Intranet page or contact [e-mail].