Infrastructure Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Join us as an Infrastructure Engineer and play a key role in delivering the technology services that keep our organisation running.
As an Infrastructure engineer within the National Records of Scotland (NRS) you will build, support and continuously improve the infrastructure that underpins both internal business systems and public-facing services. Working alongside a skilled team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, you will help ensure our services remain secure, reliable and fit for the future.
You will collaborate with colleagues and third-party suppliers to maintain and enhance infrastructure services, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions that meet business needs while adhering to departmental standards and policies.
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain infrastructure solutions and services, including hardware, software, networking, storage, physical infrastructure, COTS and open-source technologies.
- Apply and explain information security principles and security controls to help protect systems, services and data.
- Support virtualised and cloud-based environments, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions.
- Assist in troubleshooting, investigating and resolving issues across systems, processes and services, recognising their operational, tactical or strategic impact.
- Contribute to the implementation of fixes, preventative measures and continuous service improvements.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to escalate and resolve complex problems when required.
- Support the design and development of components within larger systems, understanding integration principles and system interfaces.
- Demonstrate awareness of modern development standards, emerging technologies and the challenges involved in designing, building and testing integrated solutions.
Working pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B1 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Selection Process
All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager.
Informal discussion dates tbc.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
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