Infrastructure Engineer - McGregor Boyall : Job Details

Infrastructure Engineer, AD, Azure, VMware, Networking, IaaS, Career development

A leading provider within the financial sector is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with good ground but wants to learn and help take them to the next level with some exciting projects.

They operate a fully virtualized infrastructure using VMware and Microsoft Azure to host a mix of Microsoft Windows and Linux servers running both third-party and in-house applications. The on-premises hardware platform is built on Dell Compute, Pure Storage, Cisco networking, and a resilient 10Gbps WAN connecting our datacenter locations and cloud providers.

• Understand the principles of designing and operating highly resilient systems, utilising hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-Code principles across multiple providers.
• Be able to demonstrate an interest in technology and an ability to learn new skills and technologies through exposure on the job.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a small team and to build good relationships with traders, developers, and other business users.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and work management, adhering to internal policies and standards for planning and change control.
• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Remain calm, be able to prioritize under pressure, and demonstrate good time management and planning.
• Be committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Be genuinely interested in the challenges of supporting a dynamic trading environment.

Required skills:

• IaaS principles with specific knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure.
• Microsoft identity services, including Active Directory and Entra.
• Windows Server and desktop, File Services, DNS, Group Policy.
• PowerShell scripting and development of robust and reusable PowerShell modules.
• An awareness of virtualization concepts and a basic level of experience with VMware vSphere.
• Working knowledge of IP networking concepts.
• Strong general IT skills, especially Excel and other Office products.
• Experience in supporting users in a Windows environment.
• An aptitude for learning and supporting unfamiliar technologies.

3 days required onsite each week

Infrastructure Engineer, AD, Azure, VMware, Networking, IaaS, Career development

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.