At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure reliability of critical infrastructure and automate operational tasks.
- Company: Join a leading defence tech company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £105K, RSUs, and hybrid work options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for significant ownership and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security using cutting-edge AI and cloud tech.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years in Infrastructure Engineering or SRE; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 84000 - 105000 £ per year.
Triumphant Nerd is partnering with one of the world's most innovative defense technology companies to hire Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers supporting mission‑critical platforms used across UK government programs.
If you’re passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges, automating away repetitive work, and keeping large‑scale systems running at peak performance, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while working with cutting‑edge AI and cloud technologies.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Own the reliability and performance of critical production infrastructure
- Build automation that eliminates manual operational work
- Partner with engineering teams to design scalable, resilient systems
- Deploy and support software in secure, high‑impact environments
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and continuously improve platform stability
- Leverage modern tooling, including Kubernetes, AI, and cloud technologies
We’re Looking For:
- 1 to 5 years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, SRE, DevOps, or Platform Engineering
- Experience supporting production systems at scale
- A passion for automation, reliability, and continuous improvement
- Kubernetes experience is a plus
- UK Security Clearance (SC+) or the ability to obtain it
Why This Opportunity?
- Work on technology that directly supports national security
- Join a highly collaborative engineering culture with significant ownership
- Competitive compensation up to £105K plus RSUs
- Hybrid role based in London with relocation support available
Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer/SRE - UK Defense employer: Triumphant Nerd
Triumphant Nerd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on mission-critical projects that make a real impact in the defense technology sector. With a focus on reliability and automation, this role provides a unique platform for engineers to enhance their skills while contributing to cutting-edge solutions.
