Infrastructure Engineer

Client: BAE SystemsJob Type: ContractJob Title: Senior Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Hereford full time on-siteHourly Rate: £53.73 PAYE or £72.54 UmbrellaDuration: 12 monthsClient: BAE SystemsJob Type: ContractJob Title: Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Hereford full time on-siteHourly Rate: £53.73 PAYE or £72.54 UmbrellaDuration: 12 months About The Role The IT infrastructure engineer will design, build, manage and support the IT-infrastructure that underpins a tactical mission network hosted on an on-premise environment. You will be expected to work as part of an IT engineering team for a government organisation that supports a critical communications system relied upon by hundreds of deployed users. Key Responsibilities: The IT infrastructure engineer will require a breadth of knowledge across multiple areas including VMware virtualisation, Linux OS, Windows Server OS and Cisco networks. Specialisms in individual areas are good, but it is a breadth of knowledge that is deemed valuable. Troubleshooting and problem management are essential skills, as is an ability to communicate at an appropriate level with other stakeholders such as the project and security teams.  You will enjoy being hands-on while also thinking strategically about how systems fit together. You take ownership of your work, care deeply about reliability and user experience and are motivated to build and strengthen the team.

• Maintain IT infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and rectify problems
• Develop and deploy new infrastructure
• Monitor system performance
• End-user device build process

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years as an infrastructure engineer
• Minimum of 8 years in a related IT field
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS, Windows Server OS and virtuaIisation (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Certifications (CCNA, RHCA, MCSE, VCP-DCV)

Desirable:

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Anisble, Terraform)
• Practical scripting or automation skills (Powershell, Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernates, Podman)

If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on  for more information. About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for their commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact on cutting-edge technology and defence sectors. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or age.