Platform Operations Engineer

Redscan (a trading name of Redscan Cyber Security Limited); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a systems engineer to join their team in Nottingham. The role involves managing and configuring various software platforms, ensuring strong systems administration, and troubleshooting network issues. The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of Windows, VMware, and cloud configurations. Strong communication skills and a background in security are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have strong systems configuration and administration experience.
• Experience with Windows and VMware is essential.
• Solid understanding of networking for troubleshooting is required.

Skills

Strong systems configuration

Administration background

Windows skills

VMWare skills

Networking knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

LogRhythm experience

Security background

Intermediate Python

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven systems engineer that wishes to make the move into cyber security platform operations.

The applicant should be highly proficient with virtual & physical infrastructure operations, have a good understating of networks as well as experience working on service desks in a customer facing role part of a fast-paced environment.

The applicant should have a diverse background in the management & configuration of various types of software platforms and is a quick learner when it comes to exposure to new systems and working methodologies.

Strong communication skills, intermediate Linux skills & solid proficiency in Microsoft`s common stack of software is a requirement.

• Experience in management and configuration of software platforms
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft`s common stack of software

About you

Requirements

• Strong systems configuration & administration background with various business specific applications
• Strong Windows and VMWare skills
• Solid understanding of networking and utilising this knowledge in troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of Azure, AWS & cloud configurations
• Strong, methodical troubleshooting skills when working with unfamiliar environments and platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• LogRhythm experience
• Security experience / background
• Intermediate Python & other scripting development skills