System Engineer / DevOps
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Job description
Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, this is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking Systems Engineer to shape the backbone of our technology landscape. You'll design, implement, and manage infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments, supporting high-performance SaaS platforms and internal systems.
In this hands-on role, you'll drive automation, scalability, and security-ensuring our platforms are resilient, efficient, and aligned with industry best practices. Whether optimising performance or enhancing infrastructure reliability, your work will directly empower our development teams and accelerate delivery.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, Agile environment and brings deep technical expertise to the table. You'll be a subject matter expert, mentor, and enabler-championing continuous improvement and Agile principles across the organisation.
You'll also have the opportunity to deputise for the Head of Systems Engineering when needed, and play a key role in fostering a positive, high-performance culture across Technology and the wider business.
What You'll Do
- Design and deploy scalable, high-performance systems across cloud and on-prem environments
- Optimise distributed infrastructure for uptime, reliability, and efficiency
- Build automation for provisioning, configuration, and deployment to reduce manual effort
- Implement robust security protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system outages and performance issues
- Collaborate with DevOps, software engineering, and IT teams to integrate and enhance solutions
- Plan for future growth by analysing capacity and scaling infrastructure accordingly
- Maintain clear documentation to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity
- Stay ahead of tech trends and integrate best practices into infrastructure strategy
- Support third-party development partners to ensure quality and alignment with design goals
- Champion Agile principles and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, We don't generate or sell energy: instead, we join the dots that take it from A to B. At the backbone of industry and the heart of daily life, we take this vital force where it's needed most. As a Graduate, you'll join us as we tackle increasingly complex - and important - challenges, with real responsibility, comprehensive training and the power to change things, from day one., At Undergraduate level, we offer a 12-week Summer Internship or a 12-month Industrial Placement. Both will provide you with in-depth, on-the-job experience, working at the forefront of our far-reaching business. That could include anything from assisting with the development of new network designs to supporting high-profile construction projects., We currently run an 18-month Graduate Programme, as well as a 3-year Finance Graduate Programme. Each is made up of three advanced placements, where you'll tackle issues that will define the future of our network. As well as Finance, that could mean specialising in Engineering & Technical, Non-Technical & Commercial or Business Support.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in AWS and cloud infrastructure, with hands-on experience in containerisation, automation, and orchestration tools
- Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Strong coding skills in Python (plus Bash or PowerShell), with a focus on automation and reliability
- Proven ability to design and manage large-scale distributed systems, including networking, storage, and compute resources
- Sharp troubleshooting instincts-able to diagnose and resolve complex system issues fast
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Splunk, Grafana, and ELK stack
- Excellent communicator-able to bridge technical and non-technical teams with clarity and confidence
- Analytical mindset with a knack for solving problems and turning insights into action
- Comfortable managing complex projects in fast-paced, high-impact environments
- Track record of scaling systems in cloud or hybrid setups
- Creative problem-solver who thrives on tackling challenges head-on, Each role at National Grid requires specific skills - and we look for people who can contribute their own ideas and way of thinking. However, there are some qualities that tie us together. The world of energy is constantly evolving: we need people with the spark, adaptability and drive to keep people connected. If you're passionate about the future of our industry - and excited by the prospect of changing it - then you could be right for National Grid.
Benefits & conditions
A competitive salary between £55,000 - £72,000 dependent on capability
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
