Virtual Infrastructure Automation Engineer (SC Cleared)

We have partnered with a global IT consultancy delivering secure, large-scale infrastructure projects for UK public sector programmes. We're seeking an experienced Security Cleared (SC) Virtual Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the deployment of a Digital Imaging and Management Subsystems. This outside IR35 contract role will focus on building, automating, and securing GPU-accelerated virtual infrastructure in line with strict operational and security standards. ️ Key Responsibilities Provision and manage virtualised infrastructure (Ubuntu/RHEL), including GPU-based systems Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts using Ansible and Terraform Implement secure networking, firewalls, and HTTPS configurations Ensure OS and application hardening, including vulnerability mitigation and cert management Integrate monitoring and logging tools (e.g. rsyslog, SCOM) Collaborate on CI/CD, environment setup, incremental deployments, and release processes Maintain configuration documentation and task tracking via JIRA Required Skills Linux systems: Ubuntu & RHEL IaC tools: Ansible & Terraform GPU virtualisation & dynamic resource tuning Networking & secure endpoint configuration Docker/Kubernetes Enterprise logging/monitoring (e.g., rsyslog, SCOM) Strong understanding of infrastructure security Details Contract Type: Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months initially Start: Immediate Location: Remote-first, occasional site visits Clearance: Must have active SC Clearance Nice to Have Experience supporting machine learning workloads Prior involvement in DIS/TMS or real-time system deployments Strong documentation and cross-team collaboration skills

Location: Southampton, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/20/2025