Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Sopra Steria Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aerospace, Defence & Security is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer in Salisbury. This role involves providing 3rd-line IT support and administering systems across Linux and VMware environments. With opportunities to grow and gain exposure to new technologies, applicants must hold or be eligible for DV clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering VMware virtualised environments.
• Proven skills in Linux server installation and configuration.
• Familiarity with network-attached storage and data centre hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd-line IT support, including building and deploying desktops and laptops.
• Carry out system administration tasks across Linux and VMware.
• Document all system changes and configurations.

Skills

IT Support

Linux

VMware

Containerization

Network Monitoring

Job description

Are you an Infrastructure Engineer looking for a new challenge?

At Sopra Steria, our Aerospace, Defence & Security division delivers digital transformation, IT modernisation, and cybersecurity solutions to highly regulated industries. We work closely with governments, defence agencies, and aerospace organisations to drive efficiency, security, and innovation.

We have an exciting opening for an Infrastructure Engineer to join the Joint Multi-National Interoperability Assurance Network team. In this role, you’ll help provide a secure testing and validation environment that supports national and international defence and industry requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to learn, grow, and progress their career, with the chance to gain hands-on exposure to new environments and technologies.

This role requires the individual to be on-site in Salisbury up to three days per week. Due to the nature of the environment, candidates must either hold an active DV clearance or be eligible to obtain one.

What you will be doing:

• Provide 3rd-line IT support, including building, configuring, and deploying desktops and laptops. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure all devices meet business and security requirements.
• Carry out system administration tasks across Linux and VMware virtualisation platforms.
• Support servers and endpoints with anti-virus, security patching, and backups using VEEAM and NAS solutions.
• Document all system changes, installations, and configurations across the environment.
• Manage and troubleshoot network monitoring, performance, and automation tools to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Deploy and maintain containerised workloads with Docker alongside existing virtual infrastructure.

What you will bring:

• Experience in administering VMware virtualised environments.
• Proven skills in Linux server installation and configuration.
• Familiarity with network-attached storage and data centre hardware (racking, cabling, etc).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Remote Desktop services.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills andexperience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love tohear from you!

Level of Clearance: DV
Referral Bonus: £1500

Salaryoffered will be in line with experience and development needs.

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OurAerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digitalsolutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK’s Public andPrivate sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued andsupported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’smost complex safety- and security-critical markets.