Infrastructure Engineer

Janus Henderson Global Investors; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking an experienced technician to migrate data centers to Azure and manage VMware environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in file server management and excellent communication skills. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday policies and professional development support.

Benefits

Generous holiday policies

Health and wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Professional development courses

Corporate membership to ClassPass

Qualifications

• Proven experience with VMware, including updates/patching.
• Strong expertise in file server management.
• Familiarity with backup technologies.

Responsibilities

• Migrate data centers to Azure AVS.
• Manage on-prem Cisco UCS servers.
• Perform disaster recovery testing.

Skills

VMware management

File server management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Azure

VM Tools

Cohesity

Zerto

Job description

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Execute the migration of our on-premises datacenters to Azure AVS (Azure VMware Solution).

• Provide strong file server management as we transition to a Cloud NAS file system from on-prem Windows file servers.

• Perform VMware updates and patching, including managing VM Tools on guest OSes.

• Oversee BAU (business as usual) tickets and tasks, such as monitoring automated server deployments (ServiceNow form + SCCM task sequencep>

• Administer the data backup environment meeting SLAs and adhering to policy and lead efforts that improve the quality and availability of the backup, server, storage, and virtualization systems.

• Assist with migration from on-prem servers and storage to Azure VMware solution.

• Manage and maintain existing on-prem Cisco UCS servers for the next two years.

• Close security findings as they are identified by the IT security team.

• Perform disaster recovery testing.

• Collaborate with teams based in Denver and London.

• Monitoring systems and custom alerting escalation administration.

• Support backup technologies and disaster recovery tools, with a focus on Cohesity and Zerto.

• Carry out other duties as assigned.
  What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodationsp>

• Generous Holiday policies

• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass

• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community

• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more

• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services

• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app

• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
  Must have skills

• Proven experience with VMware, including updates/patching and VM Tools management.

• Strong expertise in file server management (DFS, NTFS, shares, robocopy, etc.).

• Experience with server hardware/firmware.

• Familiarity with backup technologies and disaster recovery tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to be on-call every other week (daytime hours only).
  Nice to have skills

• Knowledge of Azure, especially Azure VMware Solution (AVS).

• Experience with MS Orchestrator.

• Familiarity with Cohesity's backup solution.

• Familiarity with Zerto's DR software.

• Skills in Windows/Active Directory.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, VCP, CCNA).

• Experience in storage management (SAN or VSAN).
  Supervisory responsibilities

• No

• Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses
  You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [e-mail] .

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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here (https://www.janushenderson.com/careers/) .

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.