Datacentre Infrastructure Engineer

BT Security; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to join their security team in Ipswich. The role focuses on directing data center infrastructure technologies while ensuring compliance with architectural standards. Candidates must have extensive experience in IT infrastructure, virtualization, and automation. Benefits include a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, 25 days of leave, and exceptional training opportunities. DV Security Clearance is mandatory, with a great emphasis on diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including healthcare

World-class training opportunities

Equal family leave

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

Discounted broadband and mobile packages

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with 3rd line support to operational environments.
• Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation deployment or administration.
• Understanding of NSX-T or NSX Federation.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural direction for data center infrastructure technologies.
• Engage with infrastructure engineering teams to gather requirements.
• Document processes for deployment and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Promote use of automation to improve efficiency.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Architecture/Design

Data Centre Infrastructure

Systems Integration

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

Ansible

NetApp

Dell EMC

Veeam

Netvault

Job description

Security Clearance

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Role Overview

Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good. You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Location & Working Hours

This job role can be based in London, Cheltenham or Ipswich. Onsite (5 days office based). Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing the architectural direction for datacentre infrastructure technologies across a large platform, primarily for virtualisation components and potentially encompassing storage and backup components
• Engaging across the wider infrastructure engineering team to understand use cases and requirements for virtualisation and storage technologies
• Collaborating with technical architects and security leads to ensure compliance with design standards and security requirements
• Documenting processes and procedures required for deployment, maintenance and operational use of infrastructure
• Champion the use of automation and orchestration capabilities to promote efficiency and improve working processes

Essential Skills

• IT Infrastructure Architecture/Design
• Data Centre Infrastructure
• Systems Integration
• Troubleshooting
• Automation scripting

Required Skills

Mandatory

• Familiarity with virtualisation stacks such as VMware or Proxmox
• Experience with one or more of the following areas:
  • Deployment or administration of VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Administering vSAN clusters
  • Knowledge of NSX-T or NSX Federation

Preferred

• Ansible automation experience
• Experience with external storage solutions such as NetApp or Dell EMC
• Knowledge of backup and recovery technologies such as Veeam or Netvault
• Understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies

Experience providing 3rd line support to operational environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop

Additional Information

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Diversity & Inclusion

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.