Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation Core tools including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX-T., Proficiency in Linux (preferably Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems, including Active Directory and core services., Knowledge of security best practices and experience with vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus., Experience in digital project delivery within secure environments, particularly for MOD or UK Government clients..

Key responsabilities:

Design, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage SDN defined data centre networking at a 3rd line level.

Provide technical support and incident response in a live environment, focusing on 3rd line support.

Create and update operating procedures, knowledge articles, and detailed system design documentation.

Involve in the onboarding and service transition of tenants into new hosting capabilities.

Job description

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.

With deep technical expertise borne out of 35 years of geospatial data heritage, we are a leading provider of consultancy, engineering and software, helping our clients drive business impact from data. Underpinning our exceptional company growth is our talented teams’ ability to consistently delight clients.

Why we are different?

We pride ourselves on being more than just a company – we are a community of innovators and problem solvers. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued. Our employees are given the autonomy to explore new ideas and the support to bring them to life, ensuring that creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our employees' growth through continuous learning opportunities and career development programs, believing that our success is driven by the success of our people. Join us and be a part of a company that values your individuality and empowers you to achieve your full potential.

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 days a week with occasional travel to Portsmouth when required.

Inclusion at Envitia

At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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