IT INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVOPS MANAGER

IT DevOps Infrastructure Lead



Location: Bristol, UK



Security Clearance: SC (Eligible) - UK



Are you an experienced infrastructure leader with a passion for secure, scalable, and automated systems? Want to help shape and evolve the IT backbone of a growing organisation with a meaningful mission? We're looking for a DevOps-savvy IT Infrastructure Lead to lead a high-performing team and drive continuous improvement across our technical operations.



The Role



You will oversee our corporate IT and DevOps landscape-ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned to evolving business needs. From cloud- tooling to infrastructure-as-code, you'll help us build, run, and scale with confidence.



Key Responsibilities:



Lead a collaborative team of infrastructure and DevOps engineers



Build secure, scalable infrastructure (Windows/Linux, VMs, containers)



Drive CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code practices



Ensure compliance with NIST, NCSC, CIS, JSP, and ISO 27001



Oversee backup, DR, and business continuity strategies



Maintain strong cyber hygiene and proactively manage vulnerabilities



Create documentation and a knowledge-sharing culture



Work cross-functionally to support infrastructure projects



What We're Looking For



We're after a forward-thinking leader who can combine hands-on expertise with strategic oversight.



Essential Experience & Skills:



Proven experience in secure IT infrastructure & DevOps leadership

Strong technical background in systems administration & automation

Solid grasp of compliance frameworks (NIST, NCSC, JSP)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management



Tech Stack You'll Work With:



OS: Windows Server, Hardened Linux

Containers/Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Portainer

DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Artifactory, Jira, Azure DevOps

Virtualization: Nutanix, VMware

Security: Defender, Wazuh, Nessus, OPSWAT

Monitoring: PRTG, Zabbix

Access/Apps: Citrix Netscaler, KASM



Who You Are



You're resilient, resourceful, and ready to lead. You enjoy solving problems at scale, delivering results under pressure, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what secure IT infrastructure can achieve.



Key traits we value:



Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Agility in fast-moving, tech-driven environments

A proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Ability to inspire, develop, and support others