Infrastructure Engineer

Acting as the first point of contact for infrastructure technical matters within the team, you’re on hand to ensure the UKTL capability operates smoothly and to the needs of our customers. You’ll coordinate with the wider network and infrastructure team, as well as key vendors and 3rd party partners ensuring that capabilities and services are always delivered to a consistently high-level. 

You’ll help prepare and update technical and operational documentation and ensure they are kept up to date on our document management system. Finally, you’ll take responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the systems and databases – ensuring they are compliant and accurate.

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

About You

To excel in this role, one should possess a robust background in various technical domains. Experience with Microsoft Server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Entra, Intune, and O365 is crucial. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting is essential for automating tasks efficiently. Familiarity with VMware VCenter, vSphere, Aria, and Linux, particularly Ubuntu Server, is necessary for effective server management. Knowledge of Citrix enhances virtualization capabilities.

An understanding of network operations, encompassing optical and general IP networking, alongside skills in server maintenance, virtualization, containerization, and orchestration, is paramount. Familiarity with industry best practices such as fault management, change management, and configuration management is highly valued. Experience operating in telecoms environments, including a background in Network Operator roles, is advantageous. You'll also need:

• Effective communication and knowledge-sharing abilities are essential for collaboration and achieving UKTL objectives.
• A proactive problem-solving approach and the ability to innovate solutions are highly sought-after traits.
• Moreover, sensitivity to commercial and IPR considerations when engaging with suppliers and operators is crucial for maintaining productive partnerships.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward.  We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.

About Us

UK. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL)

Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G,and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market.

Read more about the UKTL here!

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. 

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.