Senior Infrastructure Engineer 24 month FTC

SmartestEnergy; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to support critical infrastructure projects. This role involves managing cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure, and ensuring the availability and performance of IT infrastructure. You'll work collaboratively with IT Operations and Delivery teams to minimize downtime, conduct investigations, and recommend service improvements. Join a dynamic, globally-minded team that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Global Impact Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Good knowledge of ITIL and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and virtual server estates, ensuring performance and availability.
• Collaborate with IT teams to minimize downtime and conduct root cause investigations.

Skills

Cloud Technologies

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD Dev-Ops

Firewalls

Wireless Access

Automated Monitoring Tools

Virtualization

Hyper-V

ITIL

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure projects and ensuring the timely delivery of tasks that contribute to the successful achievement of project objectives.

This position involves working on various infrastructure initiatives, including managing physical and virtual server estates. You will be responsible for maintaining the availability and performance of IT infrastructure in line with agreed Service Level Agreements, escalating concerns as needed. Collaborating with IT Operations and IT Delivery teams, the role demands both individual and team-based contributions to project tasks. You will also be tasked with minimizing downtime during project activities, conducting root cause investigations, and recommending service improvements across areas such as reliability, performance, and security. You will provide hands-on support for technical migration projects, assist with infrastructure maintenance and patching, and ensure that all activities align with information security policies and the company's Change Management Policy. Regular status updates and communication with business areas are also essential components of this role!

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Strong experience working in cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure;
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with third party service providers and vendors;
• Very good knowledge of implementing and managing Microsoft Azure environments using a CI/CD Dev-Ops environment;
• Knowledge of Firewalls and Wireless access (Preferably Fortinet technologies);
• Experience of sourcing, implementing, and maintaining automated monitoring tools for infrastructure;
• Strong virtualization experience using Hyper-V, managing multiple clustered virtual environments and the related tools;
• Knowledge and understanding of ITIL and industry best practices.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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