Infrastructure Engineer

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 3rd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and support a high-profile user community. You will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting legacy infrastructure while receiving specialized training. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and various virtualization technologies. Join a forward-thinking consultancy recognized for excellence in IT recruitment and project solutions, and be part of a team that values diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory is essential.
• Knowledge of virtualization and container technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist a high-profile user community via incident logging application.
• Provide support for legacy infrastructure and security clearance processes.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server 2003-2022

Active Directory and Group Policy

DNS, WINS and DHCP

Powershell Scripting

VMWare, vCenter, ESXI

Firewall management

RDS

Citrix deployments

Education

Any Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certification

Tools

VMWare

HyperV

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

We are looking for a 3rd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer to work with our 3rd Line team and Engineering teams. Your role will involve assisting a high profile user community via incident logging application.

Based in Basingstoke, you will be provided with legacy infrastructure training.

Essential Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Microsoft Windows Server 2003-2022
2. Active Directory and Group Policy
3. Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers
4. DNS, WINS and DHCP
5. PKI Services
6. SMTP Proxy Servicing
7. Firewall management and controls
8. DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS
9. RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, VMM Terminal Services
10. MS Cloud incorporating Exchange, Storage and Shares App serviced
11. Citrix deployments incorporating PVS/MCS
12. APP-v incorporating Citrix StoreFront
13. Powershell Scripting, MBAM/BitLocker/VPN

Desirable Skills and Knowledge/Certifications:

1. Any Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certification
2. Wider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking and security
3. HyperV, Azure and Google Cloud
4. HP BladeSystem, or similar blade servers / blade chassis and interconnect technologies
5. HP Cloud Service Automation, or similar self-service cloud management technology
6. HP Server Automation, or similar system configuration / software deployment technology
7. Symantec Datacentre Security, or similar security policy enforcement product
8. A deep understanding of Virtualisation and Container technologies
9. Design of large, complex systems including practical experimentation and development skills
10. Has both technical breadth and depth and great client engagement skills
11. Knowledge or appreciation of some of the listed technologies: Foreman; Puppet; Satellite; Ansible; Nagios; AI/ML; Big Data; Elastic Search; IaaS; PaaS; HPC; DevOps; AWS; Azure; Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift; Linux based applications

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum of 10 weeks.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work. For security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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