Infrastructure Engineer

• We maintain, improve and secure multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments.
• We work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve our Secure by Design capabilities internally and across projects.
• We provide infrastructure support to public cloud SaaS offerings, including Office 365, as well as project-based systems across public, private and hybrid clouds in implementation and support lifecycles.
• We perform maintenance tasks on infrastructure through change control.
• We assist with monitoring and managing project-based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts.
• We triage monitoring alerts and take appropriate action.
• We maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments.
• We ensure platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and our security policy.
• We assess the impact of incidents, initiate return to service, and complete follow-up actions.
• We identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance.
• We maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private and hybrid cloud and network technologies.
• We develop our knowledge through study and research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies and vendors.
• We advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects.
• We cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for our team and wider organisation.
• We support the team in winning business.

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• Office 365
• PowerShell
• Security
• Terraform
• Ubuntu
• VMware
• Windows
• DevOps
• Excel
• HTTP

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We are a fast-growing IT consulting business with exciting opportunities for Infrastructure Engineers in Farnborough, Hampshire, working onsite. We specialise in pioneering solutions within National Security and Defence, with a strong focus on Secure by Design methodologies. Before joining us on site, you will complete a fully funded technical training programme of up to 10 weeks, delivered remotely by experienced professionals to equip you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience needed to make an immediate impact. We offer daily contact with company directors, opportunities for progression, time and money for personal development and training, and the chance to help shape the future of our company and its wider environment.

• We are looking for candidates with a degree or equivalent training and a passion for solving technical problems.
• We require a minimum of one year of industry experience in relevant technical work.
• We require experience with Windows Server 2016+ administration.
• We require experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter or VCF, and Azure or Microsoft 365 administration.
• We require experience with Linux environments such as CentOS, Red Hat or Ubuntu.
• We require PowerShell skills.
• We require experience with EUD provisioning, including Autopilot, maintenance, patching and hardening.
• We require an understanding of SSO concepts and operation.
• We require experience working in protectively marked environments.
• Desirable: Kubernetes administration, such as VMware TKGI DevSec.
• Desirable: Ops tooling such as Elastic and Nessus.
• Desirable: Application packaging experience.
• Desirable: Experience with HashiCorp tools, Terraform and Vault.
• Desirable: Experience working in Agile sprints.
• Desirable: SC or DV clearance.
• You must have or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• You must be able to commute to Farnborough, Hampshire or relocate before starting.
• You must have work authorisation for the United Kingdom.