Infrastructure Engineering Specialist managing performance and security of Enterprise Cloud and Network infrastructures. Supporting Linux systems and utilizing technologies like Ansible and Kubernetes for optimal operation.
Responsibilities
Undertake routine daily activities and be accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of components within Network Cloud
Undertake the implementation of new and enhanced technology that aligns to customers’ strategic direction
Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the Linux environment, including system, application, and network components, to ensure optimal system efficiency.
System Security: Implement and maintain security measures and best practices to protect Linux servers from potential threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access.
Automation and Configuration Management: Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation scripts to streamline administrative tasks, configuration management, and deployment processes.
Containerization and Orchestration: Utilise containerisation and Kubernetes for orchestration to manage and scale containerised applications effectively.
Participate in technology lifecycle planning, including contributing to the development of the technology roadmaps and Platform Health Assessments.
Deliver the required documentation, knowledge transfer and training to successfully land new solutions into the support organisation.
Drive the implementation of core and cloud infrastructure security to manage risks and exposure.
Provide support for platform incidents
Mentor other Engineering professionals, helping to improve the team’s abilities by acting as a technical resource.
Continuously develop and share knowledge with the team on emerging trends and changes.
Requirements
Strong interest in researching new technologies.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, VMware and OpenStack
Familiarity with databases such as MySQL / PostgreSQL, particularly their storage requirements and backup models.
Skills in integration of third party, Opensource and self developed solutions
Ability to develop and maintain programs and scripts that aid in the operation and automation of tasks using various shell and scripting languages (Ansible/bash/ Python)
Ability to produce technical focused documentation/guides for a variety of audiences.
Familiarity with data centre networking technologies.
Knowledge of Linux filesystems and storage including LVM, iSCSI, file access control, partitioning and RAID.
Strong Linux troubleshooting skills, covering both functional and performance issues.
An understanding of code review and familiarity with tools like GitLab & Jenkins
Strong knowledge of Linux configuration management and automation including bash, awk, sed and Ansible.
Strong knowledge of machine virtualisation, ideally KVM.
Understanding of the TSA and its implications to ways of working.
Good knowledge of Linux container technologies including Docker.
Good knowledge of Linux networking including bridging, routing, iptables and diagnostic tools such as tcpdump, ping etc.
Familiarity with enterprise grade server hardware (Dell/Cisco).
Ability to self-manage priorities and take a flexible approach to implementation.
General knowledge of change control and operational security processes and the importance of these processes to the integrity of services you operate.
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
2 weeks carer’s leave
World-class training and development opportunities
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