SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER We're on the lookout for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team. We're looking for someone with demonstrable experience of working with VMware, who can serve as our subject matter expert for Covéa Insurance. This role can be performed from home. But there may be times when you need to attend the office or our data centres. Covéa Insurance offer a wide range of home, motor and commercial insurance backed by our award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to “help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does". It’s the reason we are here, and it’s the task we all focus on every day. What will I be doing? You’ll be responsible for the VMware Virtual Infrastructure, including VMware Cloud Foundation, vSAN, Horizon and Aria Storage arrays and SAN fabric. Ensuring the virtual infrastructure is maintained, updated and secured. Serve as the VMware Subject Matter Expert for complex support issues for internal or external customers. Looking at future VMware major releases, planning and implementing these into the virtual estate. Work alongside the backup and recovery specialist to deliver robust manageable service. Work alongside the Business Continuity teams to test and deliver a robust, secure and high performing recovery plan. Assist and resolve vulnerabilities detected by our internal Information Security team. Lead infrastructure or technical projects; deliver to agreed cost / quality / timeframes. Will work with project teams on medium to high complexity, size & scope. Work with other project team members to ensure consistency and commonality in technology standards. You should apply if you have… Demonstrable knowledge and experience to a high standard of working with: VMware products and storage solutions (Dell preferred) Hyper Converged Infrastructure (vSAN based preferred) Windows Server technologies Backup and Recovery procedures Patch cycles and the importance of maintaining secure environments. Preferably ITIL qualified at least at foundation level, or a willingness to obtain qualification VMWare Certified Professional The ability to produce solutions for issues and problems that are unique and bespoke. Can act as a mentor to junior, less experienced staff. Able to deliver results – a self-starter and a finisher. We understand that some candidates may be hesitant to apply for a position if they do not meet all the criteria listed in the job description. At Covéa, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role but do not fully meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to submit your application. Interview Process We’ll be in touch to discuss your application There’ll be a technical interview with a member of our team. And then a final interview to delve deep into your experience and skills What's on offer? 36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, (along with a range of flexible working options) Annual pay review and performance related bonus 25 days holiday bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance Tusker Car Scheme - salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years. Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched to maximum of 9% dependant on your contribution Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal. Our Mission… Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process. Salary: Working hours: 36.25