Infrastructure​/Deployment SME

Location:

Whiteley (2-3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 6 month initial contract

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NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are looking for an Infrastructure / Application Deployment SME to join their team on a contract basis.

This role sits at the heart of NATS's infrastructure modernisation programme. You'll be responsible for deploying and supporting critical applications, including ATC simulator environments, while helping modernise infrastructure that supports operationally critical services. The environment is a mix of Windows and Linux, requiring a broad technical skillset and a Dev Ops mindset. This is a hands‑on SME role working closely with development and engineering teams in a highly resilient, enterprise‑scale environment.

• Deploy applications across IT infrastructure as part of modernisation projects
• Work with Windows and Linux environments
• Modernise infrastructure and deploy ATC simulators
• Engage in enterprise‑scale, mission‑critical environments
• Execute tech refresh and replacement plans for outdated systems
• Collaborate across functional teams alongside development and engineering teams

The ideal candidate is:

• A technical generalist with strong application deployment experience
• Comfortable working across Windows and Linux environments
• Strong understanding of Dev Ops practices, deployment pipelines, configuration management and infrastructure modernisation
• Application‑focused rather than hardware‑focused
• Able to operate within enterprise‑scale, mission‑critical environments where uptime and operational discipline are critical
• Comfortable working with developers, infrastructure teams and operational stakeholders

• Application deployment and release management
• Windows Server and Linux administration knowledge
• Dev Ops tooling and deployment methodologies
• Infrastructure modernisation and technology refresh projects
• Troubleshooting across application, OS and infrastructure layers
• Experience supporting business‑critical systems