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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Posted: 17/01/25
Recruiter:Cubiq Recruitment
Reference:2882255669
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Network Engineer
Salary:£80,000 - £90,000 Annual + Benefits
Location:Hereford, Herefordshire
Description: Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Hereford Hybrid
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 based on experience + Benefits

Security Clearance: SC Essential, DV Desirable (Open to Candidates who are willing to obtain SC)

The Company

Join a forward-thinking technology organisation that designs and builds mission-critical systems, Infrastructure and Applications to support National Security and Defence. They specialise in delivering innovative, lean and effective technical solutions for organisations with challenging operational environments.

The Role - Senior Infrastructure Engineer

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you ll be at the forefront of designing, building and managing high-performance Infrastructure that supports critical mission operations. You ll work in a dynamic environment, tackling real-world challenges directly and collaborating with Government and Defence organisations. This role is an opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work in fast-paced, high-stakes settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and optimise hybrid Cloud IT Infrastructure - Ensure robustness, scalability and high availability by implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and managing configuration changes
  • Troubleshooting and fault resolution - Use logical, systematic approaches to identify and resolve critical issues swiftly
  • Infrastructure deployment - Implement network devices, virtual machines, containers and orchestration workflows using CI/CD pipelines
  • Monitoring and alerting - Create and maintain systems that deliver real-time performance insights for proactive system management
  • Agile and DevOps practices - Promote iterative workflows, cross-functional collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Secure integration of end-user devices - Build and provision devices for seamless connection with private and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Engineer with strong knowledge of networking, enterprise operating systems and virtualisation
  • Proficiency in private and public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with IaC practices
  • Expertise in Agile and DevOps workflows to enhance collaboration and efficiency
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of software-defined networking (SD-WAN) and fault-tolerant systems
  • Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure technologies like VMware vSphere, OpenShift or Linux KVM
Why Join?
  • Work with cutting-edge technology and critical projects
  • Be part of a growing team, helping shape the future of critical Infrastructure Projects
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Financial Assistance
  • Life Insurance/Income Protection
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • 24/7 GP Access
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • EV Car Scheme/Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply
If you re ready to take on a role that combines technical challenge, mission-critical impact, and continuous learning, apply today with your CV.
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