Infrastructure Architect - Active SC Clearance  *£450 per day, inside IR35
*Remote with travel to Stevenage, Bolton, or Bristol
*Full-time, contract
Join our team as an Infrastructure Architect and contribute to making the world more sustainable through innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely, with necessary travel to sites in Stevenage, Bolton, or Bristol. You will be part of a multi-skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount, and cross-training is expected. This challenging and varied role provides a platform to transform your world and impact the way the world works.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Linux System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat and Ubuntu servers across physical and virtual environments. Utilize automation for building images and configuring servers, primarily hosted on VMware clusters.
*System Monitoring and Optimization: Perform system monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting, and ensure system availability and performance.
*Patch Management: Plan and execute system patching and upgrades using Red Hat Satellite, ensuring timely application of security patches to maintain system integrity and compliance.
*Agent Deployment and Management: Deploy and manage antivirus agents for endpoint protection, maintain backup agents for data recovery, and distribute Tenable agents for vulnerability assessments.
*Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts to streamline system administration tasks and implement configuration management practices.
*Incident Response and Troubleshooting: Provide rapid response to system incidents and outages, including after-hours support as needed, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Technical Expertise: Experienced in installing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux, with proficiency in Red Hat Satellite for patch management and system provisioning.
*Scripting Skills: Proficient in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or similar languages.
*System Monitoring: Familiar with system monitoring and performance tuning.
*Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
*Teamwork and Communication: Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplined teams and communicate with both technical and business-focused staff.
*Decision Making and Autonomy: Strong decision-making skills with the autonomy to self-manage and deliver to target dates.
*Flexibility/Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in requirements and timescales.