Infrastructure engineer

Berkeley Square IT; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a skilled SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer in Exeter to manage and optimize IT processes. This contract role involves collaborative design and maintenance of infrastructure solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with cloud platforms and automation tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure.
• Experience with scripting using Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Networking concepts

Problem-solving

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

CCNA

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Job description

Overview:We are seeking a skilled SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer to join our client's dynamic IT team. This role involves managing and optimizing IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security.Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Automate processes and deployments to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance evaluations.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in infrastructure engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with networking concepts, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Storage Systems from vendors such as Dell EMC, IBM, DDN, NetApp
  Underpinning virtualisation via VMware
  Centralised Backup and Restore Service for the company (now a hybrid solution hosted on on-premise storage and AWS
  Mainframes hosting a variety of critical Linux and z/OS based services
  Data archiving

SC ClearedInfrastructure Engineer

Exeter - 1day per week

£600pd

6 Month Contract

Overview:We are seeking a skilled SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer to join our client's dynamic IT team. This role involves managing and optimizing IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security.Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Automate processes and deployments to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance evaluations.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in infrastructure engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with networking concepts, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Storage Systems from vendors such as Dell EMC, IBM, DDN, NetApp
  Underpinning virtualisation via VMware
  Centralised Backup and Restore Service for the company (now a hybrid solution hosted on on-premise storage and AWS
  Mainframes hosting a variety of critical Linux and z/OS based services
  Data archiving

The role will includes managing these on-premise based services and increasingly, over time, cloud-based solutions.

If you are passionate about infrastructure engineering and eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!