Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Devops)

The University of Bedfordshire is an ambitious, dynamic institution with over 24,000 students and a mission to transform lives and communities. 

The Infrastructure Automation Engineer (DevOps) will design, implement, and manage automation workflows to improve the performance, security, and reliability of the University’s IT infrastructure. This includes scripting and automation across Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Microsoft 365, Azure services, and virtualisation technologies. The role also supports endpoint and server lifecycle management using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and, where appropriate, Intune in a co-management model.

You will help manage core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft IPAM, while embedding DevOps methodologies into IT processes to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

The postholder will play a key role in infrastructure and automation projects that support the University’s strategic IT goals. This involves working with project managers, senior administrators, and stakeholders to assess and implement new technologies. Responsibilities include modernising builds and deployments (e.g., SCCM task sequences, Autopilot/Intune), monitoring performance, and optimising systems for scalability, reliability, and compliance. The role also requires producing and maintaining accurate technical documentation, automation workflows, configurations, and compliance reports.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting, strong knowledge of SCCM/MECM and Azure infrastructure, and a sound understanding of DevOps principles. The role demands strong organisational skills, the ability to manage priorities, and effectiveness within a large, complex IT environment.

Interviews will be held on the 25/09/25

We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. For a full job description and person specification please click here

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.

To Apply: Please visit our website via the above ‘Apply’ button

For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

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