On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for an AI Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month contract based Hybrid in Exeter.
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
As an AI Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:
- Design, build, configure, and operate infrastructure solutions with a strong emphasis on leveraging Microsoft AI initiatives, such as Copilot for Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot.
- Administer and support IT infrastructure, proactively monitoring performance and utilising AI-driven analytics and automation tools to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and optimise service delivery while minimising downtime.
- Implement and maintain automation solutions, harnessing Microsoft AI capabilities to enhance service reliability, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency across infrastructure platforms.
- Oversee the integration and delivery of infrastructure services, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to ensure that Microsoft AI solutions are embedded
- Lead and mentor infrastructure teams in adopting and integrating Microsoft AI technologies
Essential:
- Strong technical competence across Microsoft M365, with a focus on AI technologies (Copilot for M365 and Github Copilot).
- Experience in managing relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues across multiple technology layers.
- Active Security Clearance is required for this position.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Met Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Met Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".