Infrastructure Architect

• Deliver the build phase for the Joint Environment for Data-Centric Interoperability - eXperimentation (JEDI-X), overseeing the technical team
• Cohere the utilisation of JEDI-X through the experimentation phase of Integrated by Design (IBD)
• Maintain, improve, and secure the organisations multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments
• Provide infrastructure support to the organisations public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project-based systems
• Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control
• Assist with monitoring and management of the ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts
• Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action
• Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments
• Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and security policies
• Assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow-up actions are completed
• Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance
• Maintain knowledge in the design and build of secure public, private, and hybrid cloud and network technologies
• Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects
• Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation

Technologies:

• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• Office 365
• PowerShell
• Security
• Ubuntu
• VMware
• Windows
• Terraform, We are seeking an Infrastructure Architect to join our team based in Farnborough, working 4-5 days onsite. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £92,000 per annum plus benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, building, securing, and operating cloud and virtualised infrastructures across various environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Windows Server 2016+ administration
• VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF
• Azure/Microsoft 365 administration
• Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
• PowerShell
• EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening
• Understanding of SSO concepts and operation
• Knowledge of working in protectively marked environments
• Familiarity with Kubernetes administration (desirable)
• Experience in Agile sprints (desirable)