Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud Foundation)

Join the Growth Story at Envitia

Envitia is a digital and software services company that solves complex data challenges​. Our mission is to empower organisations to harness the full potential of data to help build a better world.

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With deep technical expertise borne out of 35 years of geospatial data heritage, Envitia is a leading provider of consultancy, engineering, and software to help clients drive business impact from data. Our primary markets are in Defence, Public Sector, National Security and CNI.

Why we are different​?

We bring the agility and customer focus of an SME, combined with the credibility and expertise earned from 35 years of solving complex data problems in high-trust environments.

We’re now looking to grow and build a team that are hungry for success. We’re creating a culture that is fun, supportive yet challenging, and we’re looking for talented like-minded people to join us on this journey. We’re also looking for people who are comfortable in challenging the norm so we can get truly diverse thinking when solving problems and not just senior management making decisions – we really believe in empowerment.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud Foundation) to join one of our major defence programmes.

The role will be responsible for working as a core member of the infrastructure engineering team delivering into and in support of an operational and multi tenanted private cloud environment. They will be s a specialist for the VMWare Cloud Foundation Core tools to maintain and extend the services offered to the private cloud tenants.

Job Responsibilities 

• SDN defined data centre networking design, deploy, troubleshoot and manage to a 3rd line level.
• VMware NSX-T virtualised networking specifically end to end integration with SDN physical network Next Gen firewall and boundary firewall IDS/IPS design, deploy, troubleshoot and manage to a 3rd line level.
• Linux operating system (Ubuntu preferred) design, deploy, troubleshoot and manage to a 3rd line level.
• Windows OS, active directory and windows centric core services (WSUS, SCCM, etc) design, deploy, troubleshoot and manage to a 3rd line level.
• Data protection / management - VMware and guest OS and App integration.
• Security best practices, system and OS level security hardening (CISCAT benchmarking etc) using security vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus.
• Creation of operating procedures and knowledge articles / process.
• Creation and on-going updates to detailed system design and configuration documentation.
• Involvement in the on-boarding and service transition of tenants into to a new hosting capability.
• Provide technical support, incident and request response in a live environment (predominantly 3rd line support).

Skills Required 

• Experience of digital project delivery into the MOD and/or central UK Government clients.
• Exposure to highly secure / operational / mission critical environments.
• Must have operational experience in a production setting with Vmware Cloud Foundation Core: vSphere / ESXi, vCenter, vSAN and NSX-T.
• Ideally some operational experience in a production setting with Vmware Cloud Foundation operations: Aria Automation, VMware Aria Operations, VMware Aria Operations for Logs, VMware Skyline.
• Linux (Ubuntu preferred) and Windows OS, active directory and windows centric core services experience.
• Cloud Readiness and Application Modernisation experience
• Hyper converged infrastructure experience – ideally Dell vXrail
• Security best practices, system and OS level security hardening (CISCAT benchmarking etc) security vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus
• Desirable knowledge: k8 /container / Tanzu Kubernetes grid exposure / experience

Security Clearance Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to go through a SC level security clearance, DV preferred.

Location

The role will be required to be onsite in Corsham 3-4 days a week with occasional travel to Portsmouth when required.   

What it's like to work at Envitia

At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated team. We are committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel. As part of this commitment, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being.

Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off. You will have the ability to buy and sell 5 days holiday to work around your needs.

Private Healthcare Coverage: Our health plan is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees with additional levels for family if required.

Fitness Reimbursement: We encourage an active lifestyle. Our fitness reimbursement program helps you stay fit by covering a portion of your gym memberships or fitness-related expenses.

Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with extensive life insurance coverage that ensures financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Pension Contribution: Plan for your future with our pension options. We provide resources and support to help you build a secure financial foundation.

Perkbox Subscription: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services. From technology to entertainment, we've partnered with various businesses to bring you special perks.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Achieve a better work-life balance and explore what flexible working arrangements we can provide for you. We understand the importance of accommodating personal commitments and offer options that suit your needs.

Internal Reward Schemes: Be rewarded for your exceptional contributions through our employee recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.

Community Engagement & Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to meaningful causes with company-sponsored volunteer programs, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility.

Training & Skills Development: Stay ahead in your career with ongoing training opportunities and skill development initiatives tailored to your evolving needs.