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 managing critical infrastructure for UK customers. The position requires deep knowledge of cloud technologies, security practices, and infrastructure automation.

As part of the team, you'll be responsible for deploying and maintaining private cloud services, implementing new features, troubleshooting complex problems, and managing incidents. The role emphasizes Google's engineering practices, including automation of routine tasks and conducting blameless retrospectives for continuous improvement. You'll work closely with local support staff and Google's product teams to resolve challenging technical issues and improve service delivery.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with deployment technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and various automation tools, along with deep knowledge of Linux systems and networking. Security expertise is crucial, as you'll be working with sensitive infrastructure requiring high-level security clearance. The role offers an opportunity to directly impact critical UK infrastructure while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.

This position requires British Citizenship and ability to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance, reflecting its importance in national infrastructure. The role includes participation in on-call rotations and may require non-standard working hours to ensure continuous service delivery. It's an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about infrastructure, security, and public sector technology solutions.