Exeter, United Kingdom
Infrastructure engineer
Job Description:
SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer
Exeter - 1day per week
£600pd
6 Month Contract
Overview: We are seeking a skilled SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer to join our client's dynamic IT team. This role involves managing and optimizing IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security. Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
- Automate processes and deployments to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Conduct regular system audits and performance evaluations.
- Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in infrastructure engineering or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
- Familiarity with networking concepts, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Storage Systems from vendors such as Dell EMC, IBM, DDN, NetApp
Underpinning virtualisation via VMware
Centralised Backup and Restore Service for the company (now a hybrid solution hosted on on-premise storage and AWS
Mainframes hosting a variety of critical Linux and z/OS based services
Data archiving
The role will includes managing these on-premise based services and increasingly, over time, cloud-based solutions.
If you are passionate about infrastructure engineering and eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!
Required Skills:
Infrastructure