Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Infrastructure Engineer with a strong skill set in Linux to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems administration and a passion for optimising system performance. This role involves working closely with various IT teams to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our computer systems. You will be responsible for system design, implementation, and troubleshooting, contributing to the overall success of our IT infrastructure.

Main Duties:

Maintain the company's DR infrastructure including performing scheduled testing.

Monitoring of key systems to ensure availability and capacity requirements are met so that the business can perform in an efficient manner.

Implement and manage network security policies, including VPNs, Firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems.

Manage and maintain network documentation, configurations, and processes in line with regulatory and compliance standards.

Be responsible for the scheduling and prioritisation of I&O tasks and the allocation of resources to complete those tasks within given timescales.

Perform regular system updates, patching, and vulnerability assessments to maintain a secure network environment.

Work closely with the cybersecurity team to ensure network resilience against evolving threats.

Work closely with the Head of IT, C.I.S.O. and Directors to develop, implement and coordinate systems and procedures.

Ensure systems and procedures conform to the company security policies including security of data, network access and backup systems.

Audit systems to identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.

Ensure systems are available to meet company Service Level Agreements.

Be available to troubleshoot / rectify any issues that affect the ability of the company to adhere to their SLA's out of std working hours where necessary.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Strong experience of Linux and network configuration and management.

Experience of firewall configuration and management.

CCNA / CCNP certified or equivalent (experience of Netgate firewalls).

Switch management (stacked/edge switches)

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.

RHEL / CentOS Linux Servers (SAMBA / Apache / Wildfly).

iSCSI SAN Technologies.

Clustered virtualized environment (based on Xenserver or Xcp-ng).

Splunk Logserver.

System monitoring.

Microsoft AD and Remote Desktop Services (W2019).

Experience of Bash scripting.

Experience of networking, especially Netgate 7100/8300 pfSense Plus appliances

Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems.

Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation

ITIL experience.

Desirable:

MySQL, MSSQL and Postgres databases.

Mailserver (M365/Exchange)

Container based infrastructure (Docker / Kubernetes).

IP Based PBX and phone system.

Linux certifications

Experience of Cloud based environments (AWS)

Dell server hardware

Please note

that applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. The role is to be based at our head office located in Beaconsfield on a hybrid working model - the first month of employment will be full time based in the office.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person