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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Community Fibre - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Server Applications, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Debian Linux, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Perl (Programming Language), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, PostgreSQL, Linux Distribution, MySQL, Network Architecture, Nginx, NoSQL, Dell PowerEdge, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, E2e Testing, Logstash, Ansible, Service Pack, Security Information and Event Management, Syslog, System Testing, Virtualization Technology, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Computer Network Technologies, Data Ingestion, WSGI, FreeRADIUS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Iptables, Deployment Automation, Palo Alto Networks, Codebase, Database Replication, ArcSight Event Correlation, Puppet, Kibana, Terraform, Software Version Control, Block Storage, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3c49a1dae1cb270c ## About the Role The Engineer should have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a server and storage environment. Must have: * ISP/MSP Experience * Advanced understanding of Linux (Ubuntu / Debian, and CentOS / RHEL). * Experience with infrastructure as code (IAC) practices. * Configuration management: Puppet and Ansible * Orchestration: Terraform * DCIM/IPAM tools, e.g. NetBox * Log ingestion: OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Filebeat, Syslog * Containerisation: Docker and / or Kubernetes * Virtualisation experience * Cloud: AWS * Databases: PostgreSQL and / or MySQL * Application Servers: Apache or nginx, WSGI * Deep understanding of key service health metrics * Knowledge of current security best practices including encryption and systems hardening * Experience implementing technologies with a focus on operability, reliability, and scalability. * Network aptitude. The skill to take a new technology, research it, test it in the lab and deploy it live. * Excellent understanding of telecommunications industry practices, standards, and regulatory requirements. * Solid understanding of core ITIL processes. * Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform and Puppet. * Experience using version control systems, e.g. Git. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Keen to learn new technologies. Nice to have: * Familiarity with SIEM, detect security threats and event correlation is a plus. * Experience with data replication, backup, and recovery strategies. * Next generation firewall experience * Scripting Languages - Eg Bash and Python Tech stack: * DNS * Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault, HPE ProLiant, Supermicro * Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Logstash, Filebeat, Opensearch * NetBox * Ansible * Virtualisation * AWS * Puppet * Terraform * Linux Operating Systems * Databases - Eg NoSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL ## Description * The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, improving, and supporting Community Fibre's infrastructure service environments which support our customer-facing network. This includes both cloud (AWS) and on-premise servers, storage, applications, databases, containers, and as-a-service offerings. * Manage and maintain existing Linux based servers, both on-prem and cloud hosted, including management of security patches, distribution upgrades and configuration management, systems/codebases, installation/configuration/operation of the applications running on the servers. * You will work with the Network Technology Team and be responsible for building new servers / systems as well as ensuring that all our existing ones are maintained, reliable and resilient. * The role covers backend systems engineering, infrastructure, and site reliability engineering within the Network Technology group. * You should be hungry for hands-on experience, have a desire to think outside of the box and have strong understanding in Systems / Infrastructure as well as having significant exposure to automation and orchestration from a systems perspective. * Provide guidance and mentoring to other engineers, supporting the design, implementation and troubleshooting when required. * Create and implement high and low-level designs in alignment with architecture principles and standards. * Act as a senior member for the Network Technology team, providing an escalation point and acting as a mentor to other engineers in the team. What you'll be doing: * You will be responsible for low-level design and implementation of solutions to time, cost and quality, following industry best practices. * Create, improve, and maintain automation scripts to increase system maintenance efficiency and reduce repetitive manual tasks. * You will have a service-first approach with a systems thinking aptitude. The skill to take a new technology, research it, test it in the lab and deploy it live. * Provide guidance and mentoring to other engineers, supporting the design, implementation and troubleshooting when required. * Advanced Scripting and Automation: Develop scripts in Python, Bash, and Perl to automate system * administration tasks, infrastructure deployment, and network security enhancements. * Infrastructure Management: Oversee the planning, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and Puppet. * Configuration Management: Utilise Puppet to manage configurations consistently across different environments, ensuring efficiency and compliance. * CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to facilitate automated deployment and integration processes. * Security Implementations: Configure and manage complex security solutions using tools such as Freeradius,Palo Alto Networks devices, FreeIPA, iptables, and firewalled. * OS Deployment Automation: Automate operating system installations and configurations for various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, AlmaLinux, and RHEL. * Microservices Architecture: Design and deploy infrastructure based on microservices architecture to improve scalability and service isolation. * Security Strategy Implementation: Develop and enforce robust security protocols, applying various security methods including encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection systems. * Comprehensive Testing: Lead diverse types of testing to ensure system integrity and security, including uni, integration, performance, security, and end-to-end testing. * Storage Management: Responsible for managing diverse storage environments ranging from physical storage solutions to advanced cloud storage systems, including a deep understanding of different types of block storage technologies. * Product evaluation based on cost, efficiency, fitness for purpose. * Maintaining knowledge of current and future information security threats and challenges. * In-depth troubleshooting, troubleshoot issues efficiently while effectively communicating escalations and outcomes. * Lead significant projects including design, development, integration and deployment. * Deliver end-to-end data ingestion and processing using OpenSearch/Elastic Stack. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)