Infrastructure Engineering Professional

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineering Professional Req ID: 62628 Job Function: Security Posting Start Date: 28/09/2026 Posting End Date: 08/10/2026 Division: UK Business Job Location: GBR Ipswich ATE Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits Recruiter: Krystle James Career Grade: E Expiry Date: 08/10/26 Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role. Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good. You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued. About The Role This is a rare opportunity to shape and operate the platforms that power critical services at scale. You’ll lead the design, build, and ongoing evolution of a next-generation private cloud built on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9), enabling secure, resilient, and high-performance workloads for both internal teams and external customers. As part of our platform modernisation journey, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming how we deliver cloud. You’ll help establish VMware Cloud Foundation as the standardised private cloud platform—driving consistency, scalability, and innovation across the organisation. This role is pivotal to our strategic ambitions: strengthening resilience, enhancing security, accelerating automation, and unlocking operational efficiency. Your expertise will help reduce risk, speed up delivery, and create a future-ready platform that can scale with evolving business and customer demands. This job role is based in Ipswich. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance. What You’ll Be Doing Architecting and delivering next-generation private cloud platforms using VMware Cloud FoundationDriving automation-first infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell)Solving complex platform challenges across compute, storage, and networkingCollaborating with engineers, architects, and operations teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end servicesEnhancing platform security, resilience, and performance at scale Essential Skills / Experience Continuous Improvement/Continuous Development/AutomationTroubleshootingInfrastructure Architecture / DesignGrowth MindsetIT Security Essential Experience Desirable Skills / Experience Strong experience across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or VMware Cloud Foundation)Deep knowledge of VMware and enterprise virtualisation environmentsSolid grounding in infrastructure fundamentals (compute, storage, networking)Proven ability in automation and Infrastructure as Code Desirable Experience Container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker)Networking, security, and identity managementLinux/Windows system administrationEncryption and certificate management (PKI, TLS/SSL) Our Package Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include: 10% on target annual bonus Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us Holiday purchase scheme You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready. Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now Join us at a pivotal moment for BT Business. We are executing a multi-year transformation to restore growth, modernise at scale and unlock new markets beyond connectivity. Our ambition is clear – return to sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, strengthen our market position, and deliver meaningful shareholder value through disciplined execution and bold reinvention. We are fundamentally reshaping the business – simplifying our portfolio, digitising our customer experience and building market-leading capability across cyber, AI and managed services, all powered by the UK’s leading fixed and mobile networks. This is a shift from a legacy connectivity provider to a modern, solutions-led, AI-first business that can truly differentiate in a competitive and fast-moving market. With execution momentum building and a clear path to growth, the opportunity now is to scale what works, accelerate performance and fully realise our potential. This is about delivering against ambitious financial outcomes while transforming how we operate – creating a business that is simpler, faster, more innovative and easier to do business with. If you want to be part of the team shaping the turnaround of a multi-billion-pound business – and building a stronger, more competitive BT for the future – this is your moment.