Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. The company are owned and operated by the UK sovereign, which demonstrates their authority within the market. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have an active eDV Clearance. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who specialises in virtualization to join a dynamic IT team. This role will consist of designing, implementing and maintaining the virtualization infrastructure of the client. The successful candidate will need to have extensive expertise in virtualisation and all areas of troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing virtualization solutions using VMware & Hyper-V. This will include administering and optimizing virtual machines, network resources & storage within the virtual environments - ensuring efficiency and peak performance. Troubleshooting and maintaining of the infrastructure. This will include identifying and resolving advanced issues such as addressing VM performance, network connectivity and storage limitations. You will need to be able to resolve tier-2 and tier-3 support for the virtualisation infrastructure. Applying and upholding security practices is essential for the successful candidate. Ensuring the virtualisation solutions adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations. This consists of but not limited to requirements such as GDPR & ISO 27001. Collaborating with other areas within the company such as the Infrastructure & DevOps teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks. Skills: VMWare - vSphere Hyper-V Strong knowledge with automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell or Ansible. Cloud-based virtualisation (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS) Knowledge around relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001 & GDPR. Benefits Healthcare package Life Works Gym Allowance Cycle to Work Long-Term Sickness Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary Bonus Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ
08/09/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. The company are owned and operated by the UK sovereign, which demonstrates their authority within the market. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have an active eDV Clearance. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who specialises in virtualization to join a dynamic IT team. This role will consist of designing, implementing and maintaining the virtualization infrastructure of the client. The successful candidate will need to have extensive expertise in virtualisation and all areas of troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing virtualization solutions using VMware & Hyper-V. This will include administering and optimizing virtual machines, network resources & storage within the virtual environments - ensuring efficiency and peak performance. Troubleshooting and maintaining of the infrastructure. This will include identifying and resolving advanced issues such as addressing VM performance, network connectivity and storage limitations. You will need to be able to resolve tier-2 and tier-3 support for the virtualisation infrastructure. Applying and upholding security practices is essential for the successful candidate. Ensuring the virtualisation solutions adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations. This consists of but not limited to requirements such as GDPR & ISO 27001. Collaborating with other areas within the company such as the Infrastructure & DevOps teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks. Skills: VMWare - vSphere Hyper-V Strong knowledge with automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell or Ansible. Cloud-based virtualisation (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS) Knowledge around relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001 & GDPR. Benefits Healthcare package Life Works Gym Allowance Cycle to Work Long-Term Sickness Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary Bonus Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. The company are owned and operated by the UK sovereign, which demonstrates their authority within the market. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have an active eDV Clearance. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who specialises in virtualization to join a dynamic IT team. This role will consist of designing, implementing and maintaining the virtualization infrastructure of the client. The successful candidate will need to have extensive expertise in virtualisation and all areas of troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing virtualization solutions using VMware & Hyper-V. This will include administering and optimizing virtual machines, network resources & storage within the virtual environments - ensuring efficiency and peak performance. Troubleshooting and maintaining of the infrastructure. This will include identifying and resolving advanced issues such as addressing VM performance, network connectivity and storage limitations. You will need to be able to resolve tier-2 and tier-3 support for the virtualisation infrastructure. Applying and upholding security practices is essential for the successful candidate. Ensuring the virtualisation solutions adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations. This consists of but not limited to requirements such as GDPR & ISO 27001. Collaborating with other areas within the company such as the Infrastructure & DevOps teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks. Skills: VMWare - vSphere Hyper-V Strong knowledge with automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell or Ansible. Cloud-based virtualisation (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS) Knowledge around relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001 & GDPR. Benefits Healthcare package Life Works Gym Allowance Cycle to Work Long-Term Sickness Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary Bonus Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ
08/09/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. The company are owned and operated by the UK sovereign, which demonstrates their authority within the market. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have an active eDV Clearance. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who specialises in virtualization to join a dynamic IT team. This role will consist of designing, implementing and maintaining the virtualization infrastructure of the client. The successful candidate will need to have extensive expertise in virtualisation and all areas of troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing virtualization solutions using VMware & Hyper-V. This will include administering and optimizing virtual machines, network resources & storage within the virtual environments - ensuring efficiency and peak performance. Troubleshooting and maintaining of the infrastructure. This will include identifying and resolving advanced issues such as addressing VM performance, network connectivity and storage limitations. You will need to be able to resolve tier-2 and tier-3 support for the virtualisation infrastructure. Applying and upholding security practices is essential for the successful candidate. Ensuring the virtualisation solutions adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations. This consists of but not limited to requirements such as GDPR & ISO 27001. Collaborating with other areas within the company such as the Infrastructure & DevOps teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks. Skills: VMWare - vSphere Hyper-V Strong knowledge with automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell or Ansible. Cloud-based virtualisation (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS) Knowledge around relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001 & GDPR. Benefits Healthcare package Life Works Gym Allowance Cycle to Work Long-Term Sickness Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary Bonus Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham, Wiltshire
Infrastructure Engineer + 6 month initial contract + Hybrid working from Corsham + 500 to 600 per day -Inside IR35 + Ideally looking for a current DV Clearanbce Key Skills: + AD, GPO and DNS + VMWare vCenter The Role We're looking for a hands-on Level 2/3 IT Support Engineer to join our team delivering and maintaining critical test and reference environments in support of deployed Live IT systems. This is not your average desktop support gig-think enterprise-level environments across VMware, Windows, Linux, and Cisco, keeping the backbone of Defence IT running smoothly. What you'll be doing: Building, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines, networks, and applications. Installing updates, patches, and operating systems (Windows/Linux), plus security software. Monitoring complex environments and troubleshooting across hardware, networks, and applications. Diagnosing issues, carrying out root-cause analysis, and implementing fixes. Managing backups, inventories, and hardware installs (yes, sometimes lifting heavy kit). Maintaining connectivity, documenting changes, and ensuring smooth operations. Must-haves: Able to work on-site at Corsham & PTP within a close-knit team. Solid experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS. Strong Microsoft Server skills (2012R2, 2019, Windows 10). Hands-on experience with VMware vCenter and virtualised environments. Good hardware knowledge and willingness to lift/fit equipment. Nice-to-haves (not essential, but great if you bring them): Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Skype for Business, SharePoint, SQL Server. Familiarity with Trend DSM, VEEAM, SolarWinds, Zero Clients, Meinburg NTP, VMware Horizon. Knowledge of ADFS, PKI (especially Defence PKI), VMware NSX, cryptographic materials handling. Linux and Cisco networking skills. Flexibility to cover occasional out-of-hours work and 1-in-6 on-call rota.
08/09/2025
Contractor
Infrastructure Engineer + 6 month initial contract + Hybrid working from Corsham + 500 to 600 per day -Inside IR35 + Ideally looking for a current DV Clearanbce Key Skills: + AD, GPO and DNS + VMWare vCenter The Role We're looking for a hands-on Level 2/3 IT Support Engineer to join our team delivering and maintaining critical test and reference environments in support of deployed Live IT systems. This is not your average desktop support gig-think enterprise-level environments across VMware, Windows, Linux, and Cisco, keeping the backbone of Defence IT running smoothly. What you'll be doing: Building, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines, networks, and applications. Installing updates, patches, and operating systems (Windows/Linux), plus security software. Monitoring complex environments and troubleshooting across hardware, networks, and applications. Diagnosing issues, carrying out root-cause analysis, and implementing fixes. Managing backups, inventories, and hardware installs (yes, sometimes lifting heavy kit). Maintaining connectivity, documenting changes, and ensuring smooth operations. Must-haves: Able to work on-site at Corsham & PTP within a close-knit team. Solid experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS. Strong Microsoft Server skills (2012R2, 2019, Windows 10). Hands-on experience with VMware vCenter and virtualised environments. Good hardware knowledge and willingness to lift/fit equipment. Nice-to-haves (not essential, but great if you bring them): Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Skype for Business, SharePoint, SQL Server. Familiarity with Trend DSM, VEEAM, SolarWinds, Zero Clients, Meinburg NTP, VMware Horizon. Knowledge of ADFS, PKI (especially Defence PKI), VMware NSX, cryptographic materials handling. Linux and Cisco networking skills. Flexibility to cover occasional out-of-hours work and 1-in-6 on-call rota.
Position: Automation EngineerLocation: FarnboroughDay Rate: £600 - £650 inside IR35Security Clearance: SC Cleared or DV Cleared We're looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced infrastructure team delivering scalable, secure, and repeatable solutions across hybrid environments. If you thrive in scripting, orchestration, and cloud-native tooling - this one's for you. Key Skills: Ansible for configuration management and automation Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Kubernetes for container orchestration Strong Linux and Windows Server administration Hands-on experience with VMware environments Proficient in PowerShell scripting What You'll Be Doing: Automating infrastructure deployments across virtual and containerised platforms Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Supporting hybrid environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive DevOps best practices If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
04/09/2025
Full time
Position: Automation EngineerLocation: FarnboroughDay Rate: £600 - £650 inside IR35Security Clearance: SC Cleared or DV Cleared We're looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced infrastructure team delivering scalable, secure, and repeatable solutions across hybrid environments. If you thrive in scripting, orchestration, and cloud-native tooling - this one's for you. Key Skills: Ansible for configuration management and automation Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Kubernetes for container orchestration Strong Linux and Windows Server administration Hands-on experience with VMware environments Proficient in PowerShell scripting What You'll Be Doing: Automating infrastructure deployments across virtual and containerised platforms Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Supporting hybrid environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive DevOps best practices If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
VMware Engineer - Must have a valid DV Clearance We are seeking a VMware Engineer to join an established deployment team working on a major hardware roll-out for a large government account. You will play a key part in the configuration and deployment of ESX devices as part of a wider infrastructure programme. Key Responsibilities: Build and configure VMware ESX hosts according to detailed build guides within a project deployment environment. Install hardware on-site, including racking and cabling activities as required. Provide remote support during hardware testing phases to assist with technical validation. Engage with internal service teams to ensure successful handover and support of newly deployed hardware. Deliver regular updates on progress and issues to the Project Manager and team leads. Support occasional out-of-hours work due to the nature of customer operations. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrated experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in project-based environments, particularly building from structured documentation. Solid technical background across enterprise infrastructure, including strong VMware/vSphere experience. Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, proactively resolving issues and identifying root causes. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within technical teams and with wider stakeholders. Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow process and documentation precisely. Previous experience working with large government clients or in secure environments. Positive, can-do attitude with a solution-focused mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically capable engineer to contribute to a high-impact government infrastructure programme. You'll be working alongside skilled professionals in a secure environment, helping to deliver mission-critical solutions.
27/08/2025
Contractor
VMware Engineer - Must have a valid DV Clearance We are seeking a VMware Engineer to join an established deployment team working on a major hardware roll-out for a large government account. You will play a key part in the configuration and deployment of ESX devices as part of a wider infrastructure programme. Key Responsibilities: Build and configure VMware ESX hosts according to detailed build guides within a project deployment environment. Install hardware on-site, including racking and cabling activities as required. Provide remote support during hardware testing phases to assist with technical validation. Engage with internal service teams to ensure successful handover and support of newly deployed hardware. Deliver regular updates on progress and issues to the Project Manager and team leads. Support occasional out-of-hours work due to the nature of customer operations. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrated experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in project-based environments, particularly building from structured documentation. Solid technical background across enterprise infrastructure, including strong VMware/vSphere experience. Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, proactively resolving issues and identifying root causes. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within technical teams and with wider stakeholders. Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow process and documentation precisely. Previous experience working with large government clients or in secure environments. Positive, can-do attitude with a solution-focused mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically capable engineer to contribute to a high-impact government infrastructure programme. You'll be working alongside skilled professionals in a secure environment, helping to deliver mission-critical solutions.
3rd Line Integration Engineer - Must have a valid DV Clearance
We are currently looking for a skilled and motivated Workplace Integration Engineer to join a collaborative and high-performing integration team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a multi-skilled agile environment, where knowledge-sharing and hands-on technical delivery go hand-in-hand.
This role will involve working closely with Network Architects and Project Managers to deliver, configure and document technical solutions from a wide range of vendors and technologies. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, take pride in robust documentation, and enjoy seeing your work move from design to production, then this role could be the perfect fit for you.
What you will be doing:
Leading the delivery of a technical work package from design through to prototyping and user piloting
Modifying design documentation to address potential defects or evolving requirements
Supporting your work package post-deployment, including early life support and documentation
Collaborating with project teams to integrate solutions in a structured and agile workflow
Building and maintaining automated deployment scripts using Ansible and Terraform
Designing repeatable unit tests for both desired and undesired outcomes
Delivering configuration change to Microsoft environments via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, PowerShell, WMI, and Windows Installer
Troubleshooting technical issues across Linux and Windows platforms
Essential Skills and Experience:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows system administration in an enterprise setting
Experience configuring Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS) and automating deployment
Batch scripting with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals and IP packet structure
Strong hands-on experience using PowerShell and Python for scripting, automation and test development
Background in web development with Apache and PHP
Familiarity with Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and gold image creation
Exposure to Agile methodologies for the delivery of software and infrastructure solutions
Understanding of system hardening, GPOs, and Nexus configuration repositories
Experience in DevOps environments and automated test execution using Robot Framework
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge integrations across both Windows and Linux technologies. You'll be part of a culture that values expertise, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
If you're ready to take on a role where your contributions have real impact, apply now to join a team where innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do
01/06/2025
3rd Line Integration Engineer - Must have a valid DV Clearance
We are currently looking for a skilled and motivated Workplace Integration Engineer to join a collaborative and high-performing integration team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a multi-skilled agile environment, where knowledge-sharing and hands-on technical delivery go hand-in-hand.
This role will involve working closely with Network Architects and Project Managers to deliver, configure and document technical solutions from a wide range of vendors and technologies. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, take pride in robust documentation, and enjoy seeing your work move from design to production, then this role could be the perfect fit for you.
What you will be doing:
Leading the delivery of a technical work package from design through to prototyping and user piloting
Modifying design documentation to address potential defects or evolving requirements
Supporting your work package post-deployment, including early life support and documentation
Collaborating with project teams to integrate solutions in a structured and agile workflow
Building and maintaining automated deployment scripts using Ansible and Terraform
Designing repeatable unit tests for both desired and undesired outcomes
Delivering configuration change to Microsoft environments via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, PowerShell, WMI, and Windows Installer
Troubleshooting technical issues across Linux and Windows platforms
Essential Skills and Experience:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows system administration in an enterprise setting
Experience configuring Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS) and automating deployment
Batch scripting with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals and IP packet structure
Strong hands-on experience using PowerShell and Python for scripting, automation and test development
Background in web development with Apache and PHP
Familiarity with Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and gold image creation
Exposure to Agile methodologies for the delivery of software and infrastructure solutions
Understanding of system hardening, GPOs, and Nexus configuration repositories
Experience in DevOps environments and automated test execution using Robot Framework
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge integrations across both Windows and Linux technologies. You'll be part of a culture that values expertise, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
If you're ready to take on a role where your contributions have real impact, apply now to join a team where innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do
VMware Engineer - SC Cleared - 6 months - (Inside IR35) - London VMware Engineer required and be a specialist within the VMware environment where your focus would be upgrading the current VMWare estate and further down the line move VMware in Azure - Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Key technologies the VMware Engineer will have experience: You must be SC Cleared (Active but Lapsed Considered) VCF (VMware Cloud Formation) on VxRail 3.x/4.x VMware vSphere 6.7/7.x VMware NSX-V and NSX-T (inc. cross-vCentre and Federation) VMware vSAN vRealize - Life Cycle Manager, Log Insight, Operations Manager Microsoft AD/DNS Working knowledge of RHEL preferred Any experience utilising VMware in Azure (AVS) would be an advantage Must have hands on experience working as a VMware Engineer / VMware Consultant / VMware specialist Inside IR35 The ideal VMware Engineer will hold live SC Clearance (recently lapsed candidates considered), ideally being available to start immediately, however, my customer will wait 4-6 weeks for the right person. This VMware Engineer position requires a hybrid working on site in Central London. This VMware Engineerrole is inside of IR35 and so will require you to work with one of our umbrella partners To discuss this VMware Consultant opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology and recruitment news, please also follow us at 'VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
19/08/2023
Full time
VMware Engineer - SC Cleared - 6 months - (Inside IR35) - London VMware Engineer required and be a specialist within the VMware environment where your focus would be upgrading the current VMWare estate and further down the line move VMware in Azure - Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Key technologies the VMware Engineer will have experience: You must be SC Cleared (Active but Lapsed Considered) VCF (VMware Cloud Formation) on VxRail 3.x/4.x VMware vSphere 6.7/7.x VMware NSX-V and NSX-T (inc. cross-vCentre and Federation) VMware vSAN vRealize - Life Cycle Manager, Log Insight, Operations Manager Microsoft AD/DNS Working knowledge of RHEL preferred Any experience utilising VMware in Azure (AVS) would be an advantage Must have hands on experience working as a VMware Engineer / VMware Consultant / VMware specialist Inside IR35 The ideal VMware Engineer will hold live SC Clearance (recently lapsed candidates considered), ideally being available to start immediately, however, my customer will wait 4-6 weeks for the right person. This VMware Engineer position requires a hybrid working on site in Central London. This VMware Engineerrole is inside of IR35 and so will require you to work with one of our umbrella partners To discuss this VMware Consultant opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology and recruitment news, please also follow us at 'VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer looking for a "hands on" role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team of engineers, working within our Aerospace, Defence and Security sector (ADS) As our new Infrastructure Engineer, you will be the main point of contact (PoC) for all hardware and datacentre related matters. Responsible for the design and deployment of all hardware for a green field enterprise system, including the creation of design artefacts for datacentre, remote site hardware dispositions, rack layouts and network & power cabling schema. Ideally be skilled in the design, sizing, configuration and connecting of Network Attached Storage (NAS) arrays, including knowledge and experience of RAID standards, block and files storage, storage resilience and multi-site storage replication. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. What you will be doing: Design a multi-site platform based upon commodity off the shelf (COTS) server, storage and networking hardware hosting Window Server and Client Operating Systems, VMware / vSphere Hypervisors and CISCO switch / router operating systems. Produce and maintain design artefacts, such as but not limited to Low-Level Designs, Release Notes, Platform Services related fail-over / disaster recovery instructions Documenting new procedures and review/update as required thought the delivery Assist in the management of Platform Services deployments through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to test and reference, through to the mission-critical production systems Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relates to the hardware lights-out / remote consoles network connectivity Develop and maintain Client and third party supplier relationships as will be required to ensure the smooth delivery within the areas of responsibility Provide regular updates to the Technical and project leadership regarding all aspects of the Platform Services hardware delivery. What you will bring: Vocational/Diploma/Associate Degree (technical field) or relevant certification or relevant experience with a deploying enterprise hardware into datacentre-type environments Skilled in the deployment of enterprise hardware installations and the management of cabling and patching matrices Familiarity with deploying Microsoft Windows-based Servers and VMware ESXi hypervisors Strong understanding of deploying resilient hardware solutions Hands-on experience of deploying and managing Network Attached Storage arrays Experienced in the use of Microsoft Event Management software such as System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) and / or SolarWinds Have a good understanding of 'Secure by Design' principles and practices Experience working in Multi-Datacentre Environments where availability, resilience and fault tolerance are key elements of every design A good understanding of networking as relates to Window Servers and Clients and VMware virtual networking Conversant with modern cabling safety standards such as low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) Conversant with different cable and presentation types, such as but not limited to optical fibre presentation (LC, SC), short-wave or long-wave, copper (RJ45) CAT6a - CAT7, Shielded and non-shielded and bandwidth compatibility UK Passport holder Active SC Security Clearance Would be great if you had: Experience in the use and implementation of BMC products, such as Truesight (Event Management) and Atrium (CMDB) Experience of deploying Window Server operating systems in virtual environments Experience with calculation datacentre requirements, such as peak circuit sizing, cooling Familiarity with the MoD and their design guidance and policies to align delivery with MoD Joint Service Publications (JSP) 440 including MoD Site coordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) rules and regulations Expertise in storage array deployment, configuration, management including scaling, replication, fault tolerance and resilience Employment type: Full-time, permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead - Office based Security Clearance Level : You must be currently SC Cleared willing to undergo DV MOD Clearance Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £54K Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund which is 3% of base salary If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about Sector/Company Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
21/09/2022
Full time
Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer looking for a "hands on" role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team of engineers, working within our Aerospace, Defence and Security sector (ADS) As our new Infrastructure Engineer, you will be the main point of contact (PoC) for all hardware and datacentre related matters. Responsible for the design and deployment of all hardware for a green field enterprise system, including the creation of design artefacts for datacentre, remote site hardware dispositions, rack layouts and network & power cabling schema. Ideally be skilled in the design, sizing, configuration and connecting of Network Attached Storage (NAS) arrays, including knowledge and experience of RAID standards, block and files storage, storage resilience and multi-site storage replication. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. What you will be doing: Design a multi-site platform based upon commodity off the shelf (COTS) server, storage and networking hardware hosting Window Server and Client Operating Systems, VMware / vSphere Hypervisors and CISCO switch / router operating systems. Produce and maintain design artefacts, such as but not limited to Low-Level Designs, Release Notes, Platform Services related fail-over / disaster recovery instructions Documenting new procedures and review/update as required thought the delivery Assist in the management of Platform Services deployments through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to test and reference, through to the mission-critical production systems Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relates to the hardware lights-out / remote consoles network connectivity Develop and maintain Client and third party supplier relationships as will be required to ensure the smooth delivery within the areas of responsibility Provide regular updates to the Technical and project leadership regarding all aspects of the Platform Services hardware delivery. What you will bring: Vocational/Diploma/Associate Degree (technical field) or relevant certification or relevant experience with a deploying enterprise hardware into datacentre-type environments Skilled in the deployment of enterprise hardware installations and the management of cabling and patching matrices Familiarity with deploying Microsoft Windows-based Servers and VMware ESXi hypervisors Strong understanding of deploying resilient hardware solutions Hands-on experience of deploying and managing Network Attached Storage arrays Experienced in the use of Microsoft Event Management software such as System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) and / or SolarWinds Have a good understanding of 'Secure by Design' principles and practices Experience working in Multi-Datacentre Environments where availability, resilience and fault tolerance are key elements of every design A good understanding of networking as relates to Window Servers and Clients and VMware virtual networking Conversant with modern cabling safety standards such as low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) Conversant with different cable and presentation types, such as but not limited to optical fibre presentation (LC, SC), short-wave or long-wave, copper (RJ45) CAT6a - CAT7, Shielded and non-shielded and bandwidth compatibility UK Passport holder Active SC Security Clearance Would be great if you had: Experience in the use and implementation of BMC products, such as Truesight (Event Management) and Atrium (CMDB) Experience of deploying Window Server operating systems in virtual environments Experience with calculation datacentre requirements, such as peak circuit sizing, cooling Familiarity with the MoD and their design guidance and policies to align delivery with MoD Joint Service Publications (JSP) 440 including MoD Site coordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) rules and regulations Expertise in storage array deployment, configuration, management including scaling, replication, fault tolerance and resilience Employment type: Full-time, permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead - Office based Security Clearance Level : You must be currently SC Cleared willing to undergo DV MOD Clearance Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £54K Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund which is 3% of base salary If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about Sector/Company Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Test Engineer - Cloud Focused - DV Clearance SR2 are delighted to have been engaged by a well respected technology consultancy to help find a Test Engineer with extensive cloud experience in particular Azure and secure cloud. You will be responsible for setting and implementing the Azure testing strategy. Any security testing experience would be really useful in this role also. As the Test Engineer you will be the key person within the team for testing knowledge within Azure on what is a greenfield project. Skills: Cloud & Infrastructure testing Azure Security testing Secure Cloud Infrastructure VMWare This will be an initial 5 month engagement running until the end of May. Due to the nature of the work MOD DV is required for this and will need to be active currently. We are looking to interview w/c 13th December with a start date in January. If you feel this role is a good match, please apply and we will get back to your application. Test Engineer - Azure - Cloud testing - Secure Cloud
08/01/2022
Contractor
Test Engineer - Cloud Focused - DV Clearance SR2 are delighted to have been engaged by a well respected technology consultancy to help find a Test Engineer with extensive cloud experience in particular Azure and secure cloud. You will be responsible for setting and implementing the Azure testing strategy. Any security testing experience would be really useful in this role also. As the Test Engineer you will be the key person within the team for testing knowledge within Azure on what is a greenfield project. Skills: Cloud & Infrastructure testing Azure Security testing Secure Cloud Infrastructure VMWare This will be an initial 5 month engagement running until the end of May. Due to the nature of the work MOD DV is required for this and will need to be active currently. We are looking to interview w/c 13th December with a start date in January. If you feel this role is a good match, please apply and we will get back to your application. Test Engineer - Azure - Cloud testing - Secure Cloud
We would like to recruit a Cloud Engineer who gets the DevOps principles of automation and measurement, understands networks and databases and is comfortable working on Windows or Linux. We are looking for someone that is passionate about providing great service to customers, and working in a small supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities Proficient at automation using more than one common Scripting language - PowerShell, Python, bash, Puppet, Ansible or similar. Familiar with VMware and virtualisation, and you have either used the vRealize Automation product suite and Orchestrator to create blueprints and workflows, or you are keen to learn. Experienced in working in an Agile/DevOps environment or very keen to develop these skills. Able to communicate openly, create clear web content and present data effectively. Eligible and willing to obtain security clearances required for this work. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Full time permanent Location Salisbury Security Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to gain DV clearance. Candidates without a clearance, but eligible, will be considered. Benefits £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Essential Skills The Lead Infrastructure Engineer will have expert knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their technology area, and an awareness of its application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Technical Infrastructure skills in an enterprise environment, for example: Advanced Infrastructure skills covering administration, fault finding/diagnosis and fix, file/Print Clusters, Enterprise level Thin Client environment an advantage, messaging an advantage, virtualization an advantage, hardware build and evaluation experience, supportability (lowering the TCO, including support and maintenance considerations). Project leading experience within prevailing project management methodology eg PRINCE or PMI. Experience of working to tight SLA's Experience of working within a strong governance structure Extensive experience in Infrastructure Management Diploma in Computer Science Desirable Skills Experience within a customer environment and an appreciation of the impact of problems on the customer business. Documentation Skills, with the ability to produce documents for use by an end user, as well as operational procedure documentation for use by service desk personnel. Accreditation to MCSE level or equivalent essential and accreditation in another technology area ITIL foundation
10/09/2021
Full time
We would like to recruit a Cloud Engineer who gets the DevOps principles of automation and measurement, understands networks and databases and is comfortable working on Windows or Linux. We are looking for someone that is passionate about providing great service to customers, and working in a small supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities Proficient at automation using more than one common Scripting language - PowerShell, Python, bash, Puppet, Ansible or similar. Familiar with VMware and virtualisation, and you have either used the vRealize Automation product suite and Orchestrator to create blueprints and workflows, or you are keen to learn. Experienced in working in an Agile/DevOps environment or very keen to develop these skills. Able to communicate openly, create clear web content and present data effectively. Eligible and willing to obtain security clearances required for this work. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Full time permanent Location Salisbury Security Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to gain DV clearance. Candidates without a clearance, but eligible, will be considered. Benefits £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Essential Skills The Lead Infrastructure Engineer will have expert knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their technology area, and an awareness of its application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Technical Infrastructure skills in an enterprise environment, for example: Advanced Infrastructure skills covering administration, fault finding/diagnosis and fix, file/Print Clusters, Enterprise level Thin Client environment an advantage, messaging an advantage, virtualization an advantage, hardware build and evaluation experience, supportability (lowering the TCO, including support and maintenance considerations). Project leading experience within prevailing project management methodology eg PRINCE or PMI. Experience of working to tight SLA's Experience of working within a strong governance structure Extensive experience in Infrastructure Management Diploma in Computer Science Desirable Skills Experience within a customer environment and an appreciation of the impact of problems on the customer business. Documentation Skills, with the ability to produce documents for use by an end user, as well as operational procedure documentation for use by service desk personnel. Accreditation to MCSE level or equivalent essential and accreditation in another technology area ITIL foundation
UNX ENGINEER - DV CLEARED - GLOUCESTERSHIRE
RedHat / Unix / Solaris / Troubleshoot / VMware / VSphere / AD / DHCP / DNS / NIS / YUM
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Proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7.x (Ideally with certification) and /or Solaris 10/11.x
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Experience with installations, monitoring, troubleshooting
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Firm understanding and experience of Security and related hardening practices, Remote provisioning technologies, RHNS and Shell scripting.
Desirable;
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VMWARE (vsphere), AD, DHCP, DNS, NIS, Unix/Linux performance tuning and knowledge of kernel tuning.
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Understanding of patching (YUM)
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Basic understanding of networking and Storage Technologies
Attributes;
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Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating a tenacity to pursue problems to resolution and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
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An understanding of competencies associated with other technical towers Storage connectivity, RAID and zoning TCP/IP technology, Network classes/CIDR. LINUX
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Solid technical background to draw upon, from an enterprise level, data centre or third level solution centre background.
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Strong problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation.
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Capability to work in partnership with Architecture to scope and understand the client's requirements.
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Ability to critique architectural designs within your technical competencies.
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Competence to confidently work in partnership with the client to deliver working solutions to deadlines
09/09/2016
UNX ENGINEER - DV CLEARED - GLOUCESTERSHIRE
RedHat / Unix / Solaris / Troubleshoot / VMware / VSphere / AD / DHCP / DNS / NIS / YUM
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Proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7.x (Ideally with certification) and /or Solaris 10/11.x
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Experience with installations, monitoring, troubleshooting
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Firm understanding and experience of Security and related hardening practices, Remote provisioning technologies, RHNS and Shell scripting.
Desirable;
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VMWARE (vsphere), AD, DHCP, DNS, NIS, Unix/Linux performance tuning and knowledge of kernel tuning.
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Understanding of patching (YUM)
*
Basic understanding of networking and Storage Technologies
Attributes;
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Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating a tenacity to pursue problems to resolution and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
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An understanding of competencies associated with other technical towers Storage connectivity, RAID and zoning TCP/IP technology, Network classes/CIDR. LINUX
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Solid technical background to draw upon, from an enterprise level, data centre or third level solution centre background.
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Strong problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation.
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Capability to work in partnership with Architecture to scope and understand the client's requirements.
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Ability to critique architectural designs within your technical competencies.
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Competence to confidently work in partnership with the client to deliver working solutions to deadlines
UNX ENGINEER - DV CLEARED - GLOUCESTERSHIRE
RedHat / Unix / Solaris / Troubleshoot / VMware / VSphere / AD / DHCP / DNS / NIS / YUM
Proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7.x (Ideally with certification) and /or Solaris 10/11.x
Experience with installations, monitoring, troubleshooting
Firm understanding and experience of Security and related hardening practices, Remote provisioning technologies, RHNS and Shell scripting.
Desirable;
VMWARE (vsphere), AD, DHCP, DNS, NIS, Unix/Linux performance tuning and knowledge of kernel tuning.
Understanding of patching (YUM)
Basic understanding of networking and Storage Technologies
Attributes;
Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating a tenacity to pursue problems to resolution and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
An understanding of competencies associated with other technical towers Storage connectivity, RAID and zoning TCP/IP technology, Network classes/CIDR. LINUX
Solid technical background to draw upon, from an enterprise level, data centre or third level solution centre background.
Strong problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation.
Capability to work in partnership with Architecture to scope and understand the client's requirements.
Ability to critique architectural designs within your technical competencies.
Competence to confidently work in partnership with the client to deliver working solutions to deadlines
09/09/2016
UNX ENGINEER - DV CLEARED - GLOUCESTERSHIRE
RedHat / Unix / Solaris / Troubleshoot / VMware / VSphere / AD / DHCP / DNS / NIS / YUM
Proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7.x (Ideally with certification) and /or Solaris 10/11.x
Experience with installations, monitoring, troubleshooting
Firm understanding and experience of Security and related hardening practices, Remote provisioning technologies, RHNS and Shell scripting.
Desirable;
VMWARE (vsphere), AD, DHCP, DNS, NIS, Unix/Linux performance tuning and knowledge of kernel tuning.
Understanding of patching (YUM)
Basic understanding of networking and Storage Technologies
Attributes;
Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating a tenacity to pursue problems to resolution and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
An understanding of competencies associated with other technical towers Storage connectivity, RAID and zoning TCP/IP technology, Network classes/CIDR. LINUX
Solid technical background to draw upon, from an enterprise level, data centre or third level solution centre background.
Strong problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation.
Capability to work in partnership with Architecture to scope and understand the client's requirements.
Ability to critique architectural designs within your technical competencies.
Competence to confidently work in partnership with the client to deliver working solutions to deadlines
RedHat / Unix / Solaris / Troubleshoot / VMware / VSphere / AD / DHCP / DNS / NIS / YUM
My client are looking for a DV cleared Unix Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract within the defence sector. The role will be based in Gloucestershire and they will be paying up to £400 per day!!
As a Unix Engineer you will be required to be proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7.x (Ideally with certification) and /or Solaris 10/11.x Have experience with installations, monitoring, troubleshooting. Firm understanding and experience of Security and related hardening practices, Remote provisioning technologies, RHNS and Shell scripting.
Desirable;
VMWARE (vsphere), AD, DHCP, DNS, NIS, Unix/Linux performance tuning and knowledge of kernel tuning.
Understanding of patching (YUM)
Basic understanding of networking and Storage Technologies
Attributes;
Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating a tenacity to pursue problems to resolution and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
An understanding of competencies associated with other technical towers Storage connectivity, RAID and zoning TCP/IP technology, Network classes/CIDR. LINUX
Solid technical background to draw upon, from an enterprise level, data centre or third level solution centre background.
Strong problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation.
Capability to work in partnership with Architecture to scope and understand the client's requirements.
Ability to critique architectural designs within your technical competencies.
Competence to confidently work in partnership with the client to deliver working solutions to deadlines.
Please apply for more information
09/09/2016
RedHat / Unix / Solaris / Troubleshoot / VMware / VSphere / AD / DHCP / DNS / NIS / YUM
My client are looking for a DV cleared Unix Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract within the defence sector. The role will be based in Gloucestershire and they will be paying up to £400 per day!!
As a Unix Engineer you will be required to be proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7.x (Ideally with certification) and /or Solaris 10/11.x Have experience with installations, monitoring, troubleshooting. Firm understanding and experience of Security and related hardening practices, Remote provisioning technologies, RHNS and Shell scripting.
Desirable;
VMWARE (vsphere), AD, DHCP, DNS, NIS, Unix/Linux performance tuning and knowledge of kernel tuning.
Understanding of patching (YUM)
Basic understanding of networking and Storage Technologies
Attributes;
Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating a tenacity to pursue problems to resolution and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
An understanding of competencies associated with other technical towers Storage connectivity, RAID and zoning TCP/IP technology, Network classes/CIDR. LINUX
Solid technical background to draw upon, from an enterprise level, data centre or third level solution centre background.
Strong problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation.
Capability to work in partnership with Architecture to scope and understand the client's requirements.
Ability to critique architectural designs within your technical competencies.
Competence to confidently work in partnership with the client to deliver working solutions to deadlines.
Please apply for more information
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