Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer Location: Farnborough, with travel as required to client premisesWorking Pattern: HybridSalary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus Company Bonus and BenefitsParico is a growing technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology.The Role:Parico is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer who is smart, curious and prospers against the challenge of working closely with a small business to solve complex and challenging problems across the Public Sector landscape. You’ll have the freedoms to be truly innovative to roll up your sleeves, get stuck into the detail of systems, and generally do what it takes to achieve incredible technical solutions to our customer’s complex problems.You will be part of a team developing greenfield systems and services for our clients, using cloud services and on-premise infrastructure components. will build and maintain an extensive portfolio of Windows and Virtualisation technologies, related storage, server platforms and integrated management software. You will be responsible for securely managing and monitoring services, ensuring we deliver a seamless environment and experience for all our clients.Responsibilities include: Work closely within our close knit, technical team, including Infrastructure Architects and our Chief Technology Office, on the design and development of greenfield services.Develop and maintain the overall security integrity of both cloud and on-premises environments.Understanding of how solutions fit into the broader IT ecosystem, including integration of authentication, and directory services with other platforms.Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.Ability to interact, contribute and engage with technical discussions with senior stakeholders and act as the technical lead for engagements.Essential criteria:Demonstrable expertise in supporting and implementing infrastructure components for the following Windows and Virtualisaiton technologies:Windows Server 2019/2022Active Directory and NTFS permissionsDNSDHCPFile ServicesGroup Policy, CIS and NCSC Security HardeningNTPSQL ServerWindows Server Update Server (WSUS)VirtualisationVMware vSphereVMware vCentreMicrosoft Hyper-VOur Ideal Candidate:A proven track record for delivering several large-scale IT projects, with direct responsibility for supporting and implementing highly available and resilient secure solutions.Constructing Windows infrastructure components within environments that operate at scale.Knowledge of Cloud Virtualisaiton technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP etc).Excellent problem-solving skills and comfortable taking on new challenges.Demonstrable experiencing of working with Enterprise Systems, Platforms and Networks within both a datacentre environment and a cloud environment.Working as part of an Agile development team.Experience working with DevOps tools including Jira and Confluence.Have demonstrable sector knowledge or experience within UK Defence (Army, Air force or Royal Navy).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must either hold UK security clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.Hold a UK Driving Licence and have a willingness to travel to client sites.Essential Qualifications:A Windows Server certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivilent.Redhat System Administration or similar.VMware Certified Professional or similar.What’s in it for you?A high-performance company culture that will help you to progress quickly and thrive.Kitted out with a full suite of tech goodies and any additional tech you may need with our work-from-home subsidy upon joining, so you can kit out your home office.Get the fuel you need to power through the workday with free snacks, drinks and a weekly catered lunch in the office.25 days of paid holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).Private health insurance provided through AXA PPP and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme with Octopus EnergyDiscretionary company bonusFlexible Life Insurance, with a minimum of 2 x salary and rewards, provided by YuLife.Flexible working hours to support life admin as well as being able to work from home.Enhanced Private pension contributions, matched up to 5%We’re family friendly, with Parico company policies built to support you, in all stages of life.If you're relocating to join the team, we'll provide a contribution to help with your costs.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application today. 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