IT Infrastructure System Engineer

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced IT professional to manage and optimize their IT infrastructure. The role involves administering SCADA servers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and utilizing virtualization platforms. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in systems administration, with strong skills in network and server management. Competitive benefits and a flexible work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous Paid Leaves

Medical benefits

Pension and Insurance Policies

Training and Development Assistance

Company bonus/Profit share

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration.
• Strong focus on maintaining and optimizing on-premises infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCADA servers based on Windows Server Core.
• Administer Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and maintain virtual environments.
• Configure and maintain computer networks including routers and switches.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux server administration

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)

Scripting (PowerShell, bash, Python)

SQL server administration

ITIL practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware vSphere

ProxMox

SQL

Job description

AboutEnergy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

You will join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the reliable and secure operation of our cutting‑edge GPM products and maintaining the robustness and scalability of the IT infrastructure, ultimately enhancing efficiency. We work together to design and manage a scalable and dynamic infrastructure that seamlessly integrates both on-site and cloud solutions, embracing the latest technological advancements.

Our team is at the forefront of driving automation enhancements, integrating advanced monitoring tools and practices. We uphold a high‑availability service framework, meticulously develop and test disaster recovery plans, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and requirements. Embracing a working culture built on continuous improvement, security awareness, resilience, and scalability, we invite you to be a part of our journey towards excellence.

GreenPowerMonitor and Solutions (GPM&S) is at the heart of the global energy transformation. We use data‑driven digital solutions to optimize the performance of renewable energy installations around the world. Our work contributes to a more diverse, more sustainable global energy mix.

Configuration and maintenance of virtual and logical computer networks (switches, routers, VPNs), mostly managed remotely and through virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities may include (depending on experience):

• Preparation and management of SCADA servers based on Windows Server Core using virtualization,
• Administer Hyper‑V, VMware vSphere, ESXi, ProxMox,
• Install, Configure and maintain HP physical server and Virtual machines (VM),
• Perform System upgrades, firmware updates, and patch management,
• Configuration and maintenance of computer networks including switches, routers and VPNs,
• Deployment and maintenance of virtualized servers environments,
• Troubleshoot and maintenance of IIOT devices based on embedded Linux,
• Hardware and service health active monitoring,
• Automation of frequent tasks,
• Troubleshoot and technical support to internal staff or external customers when appropriate,
• Contribution to technical documentation,
• Moreover, you will actively engage in knowledge sharing and technical discussion with other IT experts within the organization.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work‑life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave)
• Medical benefits ( Insurance and Annual Health Check‑up)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance)
• Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On‑The‑Job Training, Training Programme)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
• Company bonus/Profit share.

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in a technical field,
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in systems administration, with a strong focus on maintaining and optimizing on‑premises infrastructure,
• Strong administration experience: Knowledge of Windows /Linux server administration.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data center operations and ITIL best practices.
• Understanding of Network, DNS, AD, Switches. Firewall.
• Network & System Administration (Wi‑Fi, LAN/VLAN, VPN, firewalls)
• Proven track record in different Windows Server Core,
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and troubleshoot network systems, identifying issues and providing robust solutions to ensure optimal network performance and efficiency,
• Significant experience with virtualization platforms, including Hyper‑V and VMware ESXi, with a solid understanding of their deployment and management,
• Exposure to different network topologies involving redundancy protocols in layers 2 and 3,
• SQL server and SQL cluster administration, including backup, recovery, and performance tuning,
• Demonstrate experience in automation tools like Ansible or Puppet,
• Ability to create scripts to automate actions using PowerShell, bash scripting or Python.

And if you’ve got these in your back pocket, consider it a bonus:

• Certifications: Microsoft (AZ‑800, AZ‑801), LPIC2 certification or CCNP,
• VPN IPSEC or GRE Tunnels,
• Real HA environments,
• Observability stack frameworks,
• K8s environments.

Demonstrate outstanding proficiency in both written and verbal English communication. Your robust organizational skills empower you to excel even in challenging project scenarios, consistently delivering top‑notch work within designated timelines. Your meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a proactive approach, enables you to swiftly identify issues and propose effective solutions to propel progress. You thrive in a dynamic environment, being flexible and adaptable to deliver timely results to our clients, building their trust and confidence to ensure continued relationships.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.