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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Public Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise across Windows, Unix/Linux, and networking environments. This role is responsible for implementing, and maintaining core infrastructure systems that ensure high availability, performance, and security across our Public Cloud Enterprise.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, and Application Support to drive infrastructure stability, scalability, and modernisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage enterprise infrastructure spanning Windows and Unix/Linux systems.
Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
Install, configure, and maintain Windows 2016/2019/2022
Create and manage user accounts, groups, and organizational units (OUs).
Perform system patching and Windows Update management
Manage system startup services.
Troubleshoot system errors, event logs, and service dependencies.
Configure TCP/IP networking, VLANs, static routing, and NIC teaming.
Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers
Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux distributions (Oracle Linux, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu,).
Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and sudo policies.
Implement and maintain SSH key management and access control.
Apply system patches and OS upgrades with minimal downtime.
Manage system startup services (systemd, init scripts).
Configure and maintain cron jobs and scheduled maintenance tasks.
Mount, unmount, and manage NFS, SMB, or iSCSI shares
Configure network interfaces, IP routes, VLANs, and bonding/teaming
Use tools like top, htop, vmstat, iostat, sar, dstat, and nmon for performance diagnostics.
Configure and maintain core network services, including Virtual Traffic Managers (VTM), switches, firewalls (Azure, OCI, PALO) and load balancers.
Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring solutions.
Troubleshoot complex system, network, and performance issues across heterogeneous environments.
Support infrastructure automation and configuration management initiatives (e.g., using Ansible, PowerShell, Bash and Terraform).
Collaborate with Security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Provide support and technical mentorship to junior engineers
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrable experience in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration.
Strong proficiency with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
Advanced experience with Unix/Linux systems (Oracle Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu).
In-depth understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, routing, firewalls, and load balancing and VPNs.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or OCI) is highly desirable.
Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python and Terraform
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
Preferred Skills
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform).
Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management.
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
This position requires you to either currently have national security vetting clearance at the Security Check (SC) level or higher, Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, or the ability to gain Enhanced Security Clearance
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
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