Infrastructure Engineering Specialist
The purpose of this role is to help implement and support a complex IP migration programme. The role is to work with other infrastructure engineers and specialist on-site engineers to configure and deploy network and computing components of a government platform.
What you'll be doing - your accountabilities
1. Supports the implementation of technical solutions for both customers and colleagues and delivers on the resolution of inter-system issues, working within cross-functional squads to assist in creating and implementing technical solutions for a domain or cross-domain activity within a specific technology area.
2. Supports in the execution of technical decisions, technology choices, and architecture for a wide range of high-performance products, capabilities, and platforms, effectively balancing short-term impact with long-term transformation.
3. Supports with the designs of technical specifications and development of software solutions of smaller and/or less complex initiatives in partnership with the team, contributing towards the quality of delivery.
4. Assists with planning and monitoring of all activities, from scoping to live, to ensure agreed scope and benefits are delivered in a contained project.
5. Develops working relationships and communicates with a range of project stakeholders across teams to ensure actions are completed, progress updated, and impacts on other components managed.
6. Supports the identification and resolution of issues and defects to ensure delivery to the required standard.
7. Reviews own work and peers' outputs to contribute to identifying and flagging errors or potential issues.
8. Maintains systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.
9. Supports the delivery of an ambitious and compelling technical roadmap to meet the needs of the business, engineering team, and partner teams.
10. May support engineering and operational excellence initiatives, assisting with implementing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement.
Security Clearance
Eligible to be Security Cleared to SC level.
Knowledge and Skills Required
* Knowledge of modern server operating systems including Windows and Linux.
* Basic command line knowledge for interacting with servers, e.g., Bash, PowerShell, etc.
* Communication skills.
* IP networking fundamentals.
* Troubleshooting.
* IT security management.
* Awareness of agile methodologies.
* Microservices/service-oriented architecture.
Experience you'd be expected to have
* Solution-focused achiever - I always deliver my ambitious goals, outcomes, and timelines. I cut through complexity and obstacles to get to the right ethical solution at the right time.
* Collaborative partner - I understand the agendas and needs of others, alongside the needs of the business. I break down silos and work brilliantly with partners both within and outside of the organisation to deliver business results.
* Change agent - I identify, create, and lead smooth business changes. I adapt quickly and perform effectively - even when there's ambiguity.
Mandatory Requirements
* IP networking skillset, e.g., device roles and subnets, management and installation of devices.
* Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Preferred Requirements
* Desirable: Windows Server knowledge, e.g., AD, DNS, server management.
* Desirable: Oracle database knowledge, e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, administration.
* Desirable: CISCO accreditation.
* Desirable: basic programming skills, e.g., Bash scripting, Perl.
* Tenacious problem-solving skills and ability to use skills confidently when supporting production systems.
* OS - Linux, scripting.
Please send in your latest CV.
LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work. For security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
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