Overview
The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will play a pivotal role in a major Defence & National Security programme, focusing on the design, build, maintenance, and enhancement of secure infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will work in a highly secure technical setting, engaging with modern virtualization and cloud technologies while collaborating closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams within Agile methodologies. This hands-on role necessitates active UK DV clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work involved.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain complex infrastructure environments.
- Support Windows and Linux server estates in secure environments.
- Work with VMware technologies including vSphere, vCenter, and VCF.
- Manage public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructures, such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Implement security measures by maintaining, patching, and hardening infrastructure.
- Support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms.
- Automate operational processes utilizing Ansible, PowerShell, and Terraform.
- Monitor infrastructure performance and respond to security alerts as needed.
Requirements
- Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential.
- Experience with Windows Server 2016+ and Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and VCF.
- Experience in managing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in networking and identity management technologies.
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, and Terraform.
- Understanding of Secure by Design principles and Agile delivery environments.