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 mission-critical environment. The position involves deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of services for key UK customers.

The ideal candidate will work with cutting-edge technologies, implementing automation, managing incidents, and contributing to the continuous improvement of operational processes. They will serve as a technical bridge between local support staff and Google's product teams, helping to resolve challenging problems and enhance service delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work with Google's advanced cloud technologies while serving critical national infrastructure. The position requires British citizenship and security clearance, highlighting its strategic importance. The engineer will be part of a team that maintains high-availability systems, participates in on-call rotations, and drives technical excellence in cloud operations.

Working at Google provides exposure to world-class engineering practices, collaborative team environments, and the chance to impact major UK public sector operations. The role combines technical depth with customer focus, requiring both strong engineering skills and excellent communication abilities. This position is ideal for those interested in cloud infrastructure, security, and public sector technology transformation.