At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and support cutting-edge infrastructure in a secure defence environment.
- Company: Join a leading tech team in Portsmouth with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Onsite role with occasional travel and excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while working with advanced technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience with VMware, Windows Server, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery, deployment and ongoing support of a modern hosting and infrastructure platform within a secure defence environment. Working as part of a collaborative technical team, you will play a key role in building, deploying and supporting enterprise infrastructure services while ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
This role is primarily based onsite in Portsmouth, with occasional travel required for installation and deployment activities across the UK.
Key Responsibilities- Build, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure platforms.
- Administer VMware hosted services and virtual environments.
- Provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support for infrastructure services.
- Support and maintain Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
- Configure and manage Dell server hardware and iDRAC.
- Maintain technical and operational documentation.
- Support asset management, logistics and supplier engagement activities.
- Participate in ITIL-based change management processes.
- Work closely with project and operational teams to deliver infrastructure services.
- Support onsite installation and deployment activities when required.
- Strong experience administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
- Good working knowledge of VMware vCenter 7.0 or later.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022.
- Strong Active Directory administration experience.
- Knowledge of Dell server hardware and iDRAC management.
- Experience providing 2nd and 3rd line support within enterprise environments.
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
- Experience working within ITIL change management processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Experience using Remedy.
- Office automation and documentation management skills.
- Experience supporting IT services within defence, maritime or secure environments.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- Microsoft certification (MCSA or equivalent preferred).
- VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) certification desirable.
Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible for immediate transfer. Candidates already holding valid SC Clearance are strongly preferred.
If you have proven experience supporting VMware, Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure environments and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile defence programme, we would be keen to hear from you.
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