IT Engineering Infrastructure Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company in a rewarding IT Infrastructure role. You'll influence satellite mission infrastructure while engaging in exciting projects involving both on-prem and cloud services. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday and pension plans.

Benefits

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Private Medical & International Travel Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

High Street Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Min 3 years in infrastructure support, involving Microsoft and Linux systems.
• Experience with network hardware and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of scripting in Python/Powershell/Bash is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review architecture for SSTL's infrastructure.
• Execute new infrastructure services and manage project schedules.
• Provide 3rd Line support and maintain system security.

Skills

IT Security awareness

Server Operating Systems

Scripting / automation

TCP/IP networking

Storage technologies (NAS, SAN, iSCSI)

Infrastructure monitoring tools

Inter-personal skills

High degree of organisation

Education

Degree in Computing or equivalent

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Office 365

VMware vCenter

Splunk

Job description

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the IT Infrastructure team with responsibility for system architecture, providing technical expertise in implementation, maintenance and day to day administration of SSTL corporate and satellite ground station infrastructure.

Alongside new and exciting on-prem and cloud projects on our corporate infrastructure, SSTL IT Infrastructure engineers have real involvement in influencing how satellite mission infrastructure is architected, implemented and deployed. This role involves interaction with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate technical solutions for innovative projects.

Key Tasks

• Systems Architecture & Security: Develop and review architecture, assess new technologies, and recommend enhancements to ensure robust security and efficiency.
• Infrastructure Implementation: Execute new infrastructure services, manage project schedules, and oversee change management processes.
• System Modernisation & Automation: Modernise existing systems, focusing on implementing automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Scripting & Templates: Create scripts and templates for repeatable machine builds to streamline deployments.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance, including firmware updates, system upgrades, and virtual infrastructure management, aiming to automate processes where feasible.
• 3rd Line Support: Provide advanced support within the Service Desk, efficiently resolving escalated incidents in line with Helpdesk SLAs.
• Business As Usual Tasks: Perform essential operational tasks as needed to maintain continuous service delivery.
• Technical Expertise: Offer expert guidance on IT-related matters, assisting the Infrastructure Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing or equivalent
• Min 3 years in an infrastructure support environment involving administration of Microsoft and Linux server systems, network hardware, SAN/NAS storage, firewalls, Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Experience & Skills

Required

• Working knowledge of Server Operating Systems
• Good IT Security awareness
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Office 365 administration
• Comfortable with scripting / automation (Python / Powershell / Bash or similar)
• Good understanding of TCP/IP networking and management
• Knowledge of Storage technologies – NAS, SAN & iSCSI – Nimble, NetApp
• Knowledge of VMware vCenter
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools such as Splunk
• Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives
• High degree of organisation, self-motivation and initiative
• Desirable
• AWS Administration & Best Practices (EC2, S3, Lambda etc)
• LAMP Stack Administration
• Red Hat Satellite and Ansible knowledge
• Docker or Podman experience
• MCSE, CCNA, VCP all an advantage but not necessary

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes; 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!