UK - Windsor - Millstream, United Kingdom
We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
About your team:
You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.
We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join Centrica's Infrastructure Engineering team to drive innovation with Azure and AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Terraform, and will be proficient in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python. Additionally, expertise in Microsoft Defender and Kusto Query Language (KQL) is highly desirable.
Location: Home-based with occasional travel to Windsor
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and manage scalable, secure infrastructure on Azure and AWS.
2. Develop automation scripts using Puppet, Terraform, PowerShell, and DSC.
3. Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for high availability.
4. Implement security best practices and compliance standards.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
6. Maintain documentation and generate performance reports using KQL.
7. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.
8. Enhance Active Directory functionality and security.
Technical Skills:
1. Proficiency in Azure and AWS
2. Experience with Puppet and Terraform
3. Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell or Python
4. Understanding of networking, security, and database management in cloud environments
5. Expertise in Microsoft Defender and KQL
6. Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
7. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux server management
8. Experience with Microsoft Exchange and DFS
Soft Skills:
1. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
2. Team-oriented mindset
Senior Responsibilities:
1. Mentor team members
2. Contribute to cross-team initiatives
Education & Certifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
2. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable
Benefits:
1. Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap
2. Pension scheme and healthcare plan
3. 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
4. Flexible benefits including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance
Join Centrica and help shape the future of energy and sustainability. Apply now and be part of the Net Zero revolution!
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