18755 - Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Security Operations
| Posting date: | 17 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £71,381 to £85,257 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £71,381 - £80,419, London salary range is £75,674 - £85,257. Your salary will be dependent on your base location National: £71,381-£88,900 which may include an allowance up to £17,519: London: £75,674- £93,025 which may include an allowance up to £17,351 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18755 |
Summary
Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Security Operations
Location: National*
Closing Date: 2nd July
Interviews: w/c 20th July
Grade: Grade 6
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary**: National: £71,381-£88,900 which may include an allowance up to £17,519: London: £75,674- £93,025 which may include an allowance up to £17,351
Working pattern: Full-time, Part Time, Flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of vacancies: 1
Vacancy number: 18755
*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP
Please note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ.
The Role
Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details
We’re recruiting for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer for our Networks service area here a Justice Digital, Data and Science, to be part of our warm and collaborative Digital Infrastructure and Security Operations (DISO), team.
This role aligns against Principal Infrastructure Engineer from the Government Digital and Data Framework
DISO is part of Technology Services in Justice Digital, Data and Science, a modern and diverse workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working options.
The relevant DISO service area is:
• Security – ownership of our Security Operations Centre, tooling infrastructure and Identity and Access Management services.
DISO designs, builds and supports user-centred digital and technology services for the justice system: services that make a real difference to our staff and users. Millions of people every year interact with our services, and DISO plays an important role in improving access to justice and making communication and connectivity experiences simpler and more efficient for all users.
We want to hear from people who want to make a difference by building excellent services that meet user needs and change their experience by creating a simpler, faster and better system for everyone. Our mission is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.
As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at MoJ, you will work with colleagues across Technology Services and build strong relationships with Service Owners, Information Security, Customer Service Operational Teams, Delivery Managers, Product Managers and other key stakeholders. You will share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team and community. You will be comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams and flexible enough to adjust, at short notice, to immediate demand.
The role will provide a dedicated support function dealing with service requests, tickets and major incidents. Occasionally you will participate in support during Out of Hours (OoH), for which you’ll be paid an allowance and further payment if dealing with incidents.
Location: National*
Closing Date: 2nd July
Interviews: w/c 20th July
Grade: Grade 6
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary**: National: £71,381-£88,900 which may include an allowance up to £17,519: London: £75,674- £93,025 which may include an allowance up to £17,351
Working pattern: Full-time, Part Time, Flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of vacancies: 1
Vacancy number: 18755
*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP
Please note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ.
The Role
Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details
We’re recruiting for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer for our Networks service area here a Justice Digital, Data and Science, to be part of our warm and collaborative Digital Infrastructure and Security Operations (DISO), team.
This role aligns against Principal Infrastructure Engineer from the Government Digital and Data Framework
DISO is part of Technology Services in Justice Digital, Data and Science, a modern and diverse workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working options.
The relevant DISO service area is:
• Security – ownership of our Security Operations Centre, tooling infrastructure and Identity and Access Management services.
DISO designs, builds and supports user-centred digital and technology services for the justice system: services that make a real difference to our staff and users. Millions of people every year interact with our services, and DISO plays an important role in improving access to justice and making communication and connectivity experiences simpler and more efficient for all users.
We want to hear from people who want to make a difference by building excellent services that meet user needs and change their experience by creating a simpler, faster and better system for everyone. Our mission is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.
As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at MoJ, you will work with colleagues across Technology Services and build strong relationships with Service Owners, Information Security, Customer Service Operational Teams, Delivery Managers, Product Managers and other key stakeholders. You will share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team and community. You will be comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams and flexible enough to adjust, at short notice, to immediate demand.
The role will provide a dedicated support function dealing with service requests, tickets and major incidents. Occasionally you will participate in support during Out of Hours (OoH), for which you’ll be paid an allowance and further payment if dealing with incidents.