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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Databarracks - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £78,000.0 - £83,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5802868276 ## About the Role * Strong Linux engineering experience in production environments, including platform design, implementation, OS deployment, lifecycle management, patching, performance tuning and hardening. * Experience with Linux automation, orchestration, configuration management and Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Bash, Python or equivalent tools. * Strong networking experience across data centre and cloud environments, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS and DHCP. * Experience designing, implementing and supporting Layer 2/3 networks, BGP, OSPF, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing and high availability networking. * Advanced troubleshooting across Linux, infrastructure and networking, including performance, availability, incident management and root cause analysis. * Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP, including hybrid connectivity between data centre and cloud environments. * Knowledge of infrastructure security, vulnerability management, patching, hardening and secure operations. * Experience supporting virtualisation and container platforms such as Proxmox, VMware, KVM, Docker or Kubernetes. Desirable: * Experience with Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, MLAG, VRF, network segmentation, security zoning and advanced Layer 2/3 design. * Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration and platform automation. * Experience supporting enterprise server hardware, data centre infrastructure, storage platforms and vendor engagement. * Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and core Microsoft infrastructure services. Ready to Apply? We'd love to hear from experienced solutions leaders who are passionate about technology, customer outcomes, and helping organisations build resilience in an increasingly complex digital world. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our Production Technology team. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving the infrastructure that underpins our production platforms across data centre and public cloud environments. Linux and networking are central to our technology estate. You will take ownership of critical infrastructure services, troubleshoot complex issues, drive automation and operational improvements, and contribute to the design and evolution of our platforms., * Support, maintain and improve Linux-led production infrastructure across data centre and public cloud environments. * Design, build and implement Linux platforms and services supporting production and internal workloads. * Own Linux platform standards, OS lifecycle management, patching, upgrades, configuration management and security hardening. * Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking and platform issues across performance, availability, connectivity and security. * Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Bash, Python and related frameworks. * Design, implement and support secure, resilient networking across data centre, cloud and third-party environments. * Support core networking technologies including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, Layer 2/3 design, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs and load balancing. * Contribute to modern network architecture including BGP, OSPF, Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, MLAG, VRF, hybrid cloud connectivity and high availability design. * Lead network troubleshooting, capacity planning, resilience reviews, monitoring, performance analysis and security zoning. * Support virtualisation and container platforms including Proxmox, VMware, KVM, Docker and Kubernetes. * Deliver infrastructure projects from design through implementation and operational handover. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)