Job Description:

Site Reliability Engineer

Contract

£700-750 per day (inside IR35)

London

3-4 days per week on site

"Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is required for this role."

Our client is at the forefront of technology, innovation and national security. Bringing together talented people, cutting-edge digital capabilities and a shared purpose: to protect what matters most in an increasingly connected world.

Looking for passionate, curious and forward-thinking individuals to join our team and help solve some of the most complex challenges facing our customers. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills and make a real impact.

Core Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain and configure multiple production databases, including performing ad hoc queries and troubleshooting issues
• Provide first, second and third-line support across a range of full-stack applications and services, applying analytical skills to undertake problem resolution and address technical issues.
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows virtual machines, with a strong focus on vulnerability management and system hardening
• Leverage automation tools to provision, configure, and manage virtual infrastructure
• Deploy, configure, and support shared production services, including identity brokers and observability platforms
• Execute Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes to ingest and process data from cross-domain sources
• Develop and utilise scripts to perform operational tasks and improve efficiency across customer platforms
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with operational standards and ethical practices.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) database administration, following industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with identity brokers and modern authentication/authorisation mechanisms (e.g., JSON Web Tokens, PKI).
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible for Linux provisioning and configuration management.
• Experience working with containerisation technologies including Docker and Docker Compose.
• Proficiency in administering and maintaining headless Linux virtual machines in production environments.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and system integration.
• Experience managing Windows IIS servers.
• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to support Agile development and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Keycloak, Grafana, Elasticsearch and NiFi.