Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Devops)

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job title Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Devops) Job reference BEDS2866 Date posted 18/08/2025 Application closing date 15/09/2025 Location Luton Salary £39,606 to £47,389Grade 7 Contract Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Professional services Attachments Blank Job information

The University of Bedfordshire is an ambitious, dynamic institution with over 24,000 students, with a mission to transform lives and communities for the better. Technology has an important role to play, and the University ICT department is a great place to work and be part of a friendly, focused, forward-looking team in an environment where the technical professional is valued and can flourish.

The Infrastructure Automation Engineer (DevOps) will be responsible for implementing and managing automation workflows that enhance the performance, security and reliability of the University's IT infrastructure. This includes scripting and automation across Windows Server Platform, Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Microsoft 365, Azure infrastructure and virtualisation platforms. You will also play a key role in endpoint and server lifecycle activities using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and, where appropriate, Intune in a co-management model.

This role will be central to driving efficiency through automation, supporting hybrid identity solutions and ensuring that systems align with security and compliance standards. You will contribute to the administration of core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, Microsoft IPAM and help integrate DevOps methodologies into existing IT processes.

The position will also play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure and automation projects that support the University's strategic IT goals. This includes working closely with project managers, senior administrators and stakeholders across departments to evaluate and implement new technologies, modernise builds and deployments (e.g. SCCM task sequences, Autopilot/Intune where applicable), monitor performance and ensure systems are optimised for scalability, reliability and compliance. Your responsibilities will also involve producing and maintaining accurate technical documentation, automation workflows, configurations and compliance reports.

This position requires an individual with hands-on experience in PowerShell and who is comfortable working with SCCM/MECM and Azure infrastructure, supported by a practical understanding of DevOps principles. The successful candidate must be able to multitask, manage competing priorities, and work effectively as part of a team within a large higher education environment.

Interviews will be held on the 25/09/25

We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process.

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The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here

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