Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on delivering top-notch technology solutions for national security. You'll be responsible for optimizing performance, managing VMware environments, and responding to cyber security incidents. With a commitment to employee growth and a robust benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the defense industry while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Flexible health care extras

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in IT infrastructure roles.
• Strong expertise in Windows and Linux systems administration.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and optimize performance of IT systems.
• Administer VMware and Microsoft environments.
• Respond to Cyber Security incidents and manage technical projects.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

VMware vSphere/vCenter

Linux Systems Administration

PowerShell Automation

Network Fundamentals (TCP/UDP)

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

VMware

SCCM

Nutanix

Cyber Security Tools

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Job Location – Bristol, UK

(Please note this is an onsite role and there is a small element of UK travel required – to be discussed upon application).

Job ID – 22794

About This Opportunity And L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
  
  
  

What The Role Will Involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Providing technical expertise and support in troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.
• Administer VMWare vSphere/vCenter environments, Nutanix Environments, Microsoft Windows Servers, Active Directory, System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM), VDI, DHCP, DNS, Print & File Servers
• Install, configure, and manage hyper-converged systems.
• Participate in on-call support, scheduled weekend outages, and disaster recovery activities as required
• Respond to Cyber Security incidents and proactively engage with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage technical projects to improve and extend the infrastructure and respond to business needs.
• Document all procedures and installs of new products.
• Prepare and present training information to technical staff and user personnel.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in a similar role
• Recent related experience in the administration of Windows systems and servers and experience in the administration of Linux systems and servers
• Significant recent working knowledge of VMware, VDI, ESXi, or a VMware certification (VCP, VCP-DV)
• Relevant experience in automation with PowerShell or PowerCLI
• Exposure and working knowledge of disaster recovery, back-up, storage and system security tools knowledge (i.e. Symantec, Cohesity, Nutanix, etc)
• Basic network fundamentals: TCP/UDP, switching, routing (layers 1-7)
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standard of customer service is essential with outstanding oral and written communication
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environments and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability/desire to learn new skills and technologies as required
  
  
  

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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