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Infrastructure Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Salary: £44,447 to £52,442 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 January 2026
Location: NE98 1YX
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 441951/4

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Summary

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'

Are you a seasoned infrastructure engineer with a strong focus on Identity security?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and evolution are constant?

Excited to work at the forefront of digital identity?

If so , join us in delivering one of the largest identity infrastructure deployments, powered by cutting edge technologies and innovative product development. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering advanced Identity and Digital Encryption services to DWP ( Department for Work and Pensions ) users.

We’re looking for outstanding Infrastructure Engineers who have a working knowledge background in IAM and Digital Encryption technologies.

Please note: This role includes participation in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support. This will be on a week on week off basis arranged with the other engineers within the team.


As an Infrastructure Engineer you will:

  • Implement and support enterprise identity platforms, including Active Directory, Entra ID, and federated authentication services.
  • Manage and optimise identity and access technologies such as SSO, MFA, PAM, PIM, IAM, and PKI/Secrets management systems.
  • Ensure secure authentication and authorisation across users, devices, and services. Working level technical knowledge of authentication protocols (e.g., Kerberos, SAML, OAuth2, OIDC), and experience working in secure, enterprise-scale environments.
  • Maintain certificate lifecycle management and oversee encryption key and secrets management.
  • Integrate identity services with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Automate identity operations using PowerShell, REST APIs, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
  • Support the delivery of a new Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capability.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of governance controls, policy enforcement, and access reviews.
  • Strengthen compliance and reduce organisational risk through effective identity governance.
  • You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver identity solutions that align with security policies and business needs.

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