Infrastructure Operations Engineer, Sovereign Operations

Google's UK Sovereign Operations team is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join their Public Sector division, focusing on delivering, operating, and securing private cloud services. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational excellence in a high-stakes environment.

The position involves working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and infrastructure, requiring strong skills in deployment, troubleshooting, and automation. You'll be part of a team that manages critical infrastructure for UK customers, requiring both technical depth and customer focus. The role demands expertise in cloud architecture, security practices, and operational excellence.

As an Infrastructure Operations Engineer, you'll be responsible for deploying new infrastructure, managing updates, handling incidents, and continuously improving operations through automation and process refinement. You'll work closely with Google's product teams and local support staff, contributing to the success of Google Cloud while ensuring high reliability and security standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in DevOps practices, security engineering, and cloud technologies, combined with excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies while making a significant impact on critical national infrastructure.

Key aspects of the role include participating in on-call rotations, managing incident response, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. The position requires British citizenship and eligibility for UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance, highlighting its importance in national infrastructure operations.