Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3131 (64% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and HM Revenue & Customs is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3131 IT operations technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Additional Security Information
This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be willing to hold Security check (SC) clearance.
💼 The Role at a Glance
- Team: Tooling & Automation
- Focus: Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, automation, and secure access
- Environment: Complex, large-scale, and collaborative
🛠️ Tech Stack You’ll Support
- ☁️ Cloud & OS: AWS, Linux, Windows, Networking
- 🔄 CI/CD & Automation: AWX, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab
- 🔐 Security & Repos: HashiCorp Vault, Nexus, Bastion services
📝 Key Responsibilities
- 📉 Monitor & Check: Maintain live services and complete routine operational checks.
- 🔍 Investigate & Solve: Troubleshoot incidents, resolve service requests, and escalate complex issues.
- 🔑 Access Control: Administer user access and onboarding requests securely.
- 📘 Documentation: Maintain clear runbooks, support procedures, and user guidance.
- 🚀 Tech Changes: Support controlled technical changes, service migrations, and stabilization.
🎯 What We Are Looking For (Essential)
- 💻 Experience supporting live IT services or operational tech environments.
- 🌐 Good understanding of AWS cloud, operating systems, and networking.
- 🛠️ Exposure to CI/CD, automation, source control, or secrets management.
- 🧠 Methodical troubleshooting skills and a strong attention to detail.
- 🗣️ Clear communication skills to support technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 🔄 Understanding of Agile, DevOps, or ITIL ways of working.
✨ Bonus Points For (Desirable)
- 🛠️ Direct experience with Jenkins, GitLab, AWX, Ansible, Nexus, or Vault.
- 🎫 Experience using ServiceNow or Jira.
- 📜 Relevant certifications (Cloud, Linux, DevOps, or ITIL).
📩 Ready to Apply?
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This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with HM Revenue & Customs, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT operations technicians (SOC 3131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~72k in sample- Middle half £29,640–44,824
- Median £35,932
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. HM Revenue & Customs holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3131 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.