At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee and maintain server infrastructure, private cloud services, and respond to cyber threats.
- Company: Thales, a global tech leader in defence, space, and digital security.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, annual bonus, employee discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a real impact on national security and technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or 3 years in a third line support role; relevant certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Responsible for overseeing run and project activities across the Thales Infrastructure estate, including core platform services, virtualisation, and private cloud environments. The primary focus is the support, maintenance, and delivery of the server infrastructure, private cloud services, and associated technologies. Planning and remediation of obsolete infrastructure on the platform. Creating and maintaining accurate records of Infrastructure services and assets, including documentation. Implementation of technical solutions to meet specification and changes contributing to service improvement and systems management. Working closely with CSOC in the event of received intelligence or Cyber-Attack. Any other duties commensurate with the grade or deemed appropriate by the Local Chapter Lead or Product Owner. Monitoring infrastructure and proactively responding to alerts.
Person Specification
- Bachelor Degree or minimum 3 years experience in a third line support role.
- Professional certification:
- Broadcom VMware Certified Professional
- MCP/MCSA/MCSE/RHCS
- ITIL Foundation certificate
Work Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
- Good organisational and communication skills. Essential
- Strong knowledge of:
- VMware infrastructure – ESX, VSAN, NSX, VRA
- Netapp Storage solutions
- Backup and DR solutions
- Server hardware including Cisco, HP, Dell
- Desirable:
- Network technology including Switching, Routing, Firewalls, ISE, load balancers
- Linux technology including Red Hat, Satellite
- Windows Server operating systems
- PowerShell, bash, Ansible, Terraform
Qualities, Abilities and Aptitudes:
- Flexible working attitude, prepared to work outside of service hours if required
- Motivated and committed. Must be able to work under own initiative with little or infrequent supervision.
This role requires Security Clearance (SC). In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role.
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Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Crawley. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and annual bonuses, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of technology. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, encourages creativity, and prioritises ethical AI solutions.
