Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Nightball Technologies Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Private medical cover

Competitive pension

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer to support a complex, high-security ecosystem. Responsibilities include managing hybrid environments, driving automation with Infrastructure as Code tools, and troubleshooting advanced issues. Candidates should have deep expertise in both Windows and Linux, along with active DV Clearance. The role offers a hybrid working model from Basingstoke and competitive benefits including 25 days leave and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance due to the sensitive nature of the environments.
• Experience in leading projects from conception to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage high-availability servers and networking.
• Ensure interoperability between Windows and Linux platforms.
• Drive automated deployments reducing manual configuration.
• Serve as the point of escalation for complex system defects.
• Maintain and optimise virtualised environments.

Skills

Deep Wintel knowledge (Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS/DHCP)

Linux foundation

Experience with Configuration Management tools

Hardware configuration capabilities

Network understanding (switching, routing, security)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

vSphere/vSAN

Job description

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80K plus benefits
Security Clearance: Active UK DV required
Travel Required: Travel expected to client offices

The Mission

We are looking for a versatileSenior Systems Infrastructure Engineerwho thrives on variety. Youwon’tbe siloed into a single technology; instead,you’lloversee a complex, high-security ecosystem spanning Windows, Linux, and modern Software-Definedand CloudDataCentres.

You are the “Safe Pair of Hands” for our infrastructure—capable of designing a network, automating a server build, and troubleshooting a production outage with equal precision.

This roleis twofold, working on internalcutting-edgeR&Dprojectsalongsidecustomer-facing deliveryresponsibilities for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Infrastructure: Support the design, lead deployments, support the lifecycle management of high-availability servers, storage, and networking
• Hybrid Environment Management: Administer a diverse production estate, ensuring seamless interoperability between Windows and Linux platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code: Drive the shift toward automated deployments using tools such as Terraform and Ansible to reduce manual configuration.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Act as the final point of escalation for complex system defects, utilising deep-dive forensics across both physical hardware and digital layers.
• Virtualisation Oversight: Maintain and optimise our virtualised environments (vSphere/vSAN) as part of a wider software-defined strategy.

What you\'ll Bring

• Broad Systems Expertise: Deep Wintel knowledge (Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS/DHCP) combined with a solid foundation in Linux.
• Automation-First Mindset: Experience (or a strong desire) to work with Configuration Management and IaC tools.
• Hardware & Networking: A “builder” mentality—capable of configuring hardware and understanding the underlying network fabric (switching, routing, security).
• Senior Leadership: The ability to take a project from a blank whiteboard to a fully documented production reality.
• Requirement: An active DV Clearance is essential due to the sensitive nature of the environments you will support.

The Benefits

• Security: Full-time, permanent role within a stable, high-growth sector.
• Balance: A genuine hybrid working model based in Basingstoke and the Southeast. Potential for international travel.
• Perks: 25 days leave, private medical cover and a competitive pension.