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# Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Nuffield Health
- **Location:** Epsom, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Databases, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cloudformation, Bicep, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, New Relic (SaaS), Serverless Computing, Key Vault
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ad78b9edc16831235d54539/apply

## About the Role

* A core understanding and hands-on working experience with the Azure Cloud infrastructure, hosting and services e.g. IaaS, PaaS, Serverless computing, Databases and all-in-one Azure cloud-based solutions.
 * Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, configuration and automation tools such as Terraform to provision and manage Cloud infrastructure and automate software delivery processes.
 * Strong proficiency with Windows Server and Linux, and in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
 * Experience with Azure identity services (Entra ID), RBAC, managed identities, and Key Vault.
 * Experience designing and supporting highly available and resilient cloud environments (backup, restore, Disaster Recovery).
 * Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including secure configuration, patching, and vulnerability management.
 * Solid understanding of networking, load balancing, DNS, firewalls, and VPNs
 * Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, New Relic, or similar).
 * Optimise cost, performance, and resource utilisation across environments.

Collaboration & Leadership, * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 * Ability to lead complex technical initiatives with minimal oversight.
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
 * A mindset focused on automation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
 * Work within Product Engineering teams and collaborated closely with Product Owners, Architects, Designers, DevOps, QA and Delivery, enabling and upskilling teams in cloud platform capabilities, infrastructure-as-code, and operational tooling.

## Description

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core infrastructure that underpins the organisation's applications and services. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic thinking, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with long-term business goals. The engineer acts as a subject-matter expert, mentor, and key contributor to architectural decisions., * Design and evolve cloud and on-premises infrastructure with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance, supporting migration of applications and databases from on-premise to Azure Cloud.

 * Implementing identity, access control, and security best practices (Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities, Key Vault, secure baselines, patching)
 * Implementation of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation.
 * Collaborate with DevOps, Networking, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver integrated, compliant and robust Azure Cloud platform solutions and maintain clear documentation.
 * Manage patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration baselines., * Partner with software engineering, product, and security teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
 * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-performing infrastructure team.
 * Influence technical direction and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.
 * Document systems, processes, and architectural decisions clearly and effectively., * Working across a variety of clinical applications that deliver various services connected to health care.
 * Work closely with cross-functional product teams to design and implement appropriate cloud native solutions, codifying the infrastructure, configuration, and CI/CD pipelines to automate processes and improve efficiency.
 * Work collaboratively with like-minded colleagues who are focused on improving the health of our nation and making a real difference to peoples' everyday lives