This role is an exciting opportunity to join the IT Infrastructure team with responsibility for system architecture, providing technical expertise in implementation, maintenance and day to day administration of SSTL corporate and satellite ground station infrastructure.

Alongside new and exciting on-prem and cloud projects on our corporate infrastructure, SSTL IT Infrastructure engineers have real involvement in influencing how satellite mission infrastructure is architected, implemented and deployed. This role involves interaction with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate technical solutions for innovative projects.

Key Tasks

Systems Architecture & Security: Develop and review architecture, assess new technologies, and recommend enhancements to ensure robust security and efficiency.
Infrastructure Implementation: Execute new infrastructure services, manage project schedules, and oversee change management processes.
System Modernisation & Automation: Modernise existing systems, focusing on implementing automation to enhance operational efficiency.
Scripting & Templates: Create scripts and templates for repeatable machine builds to streamline deployments.
Infrastructure Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance, including firmware updates, system upgrades, and virtual infrastructure management, aiming to automate processes where feasible.
3rd Line Support: Provide advanced support within the Service Desk, efficiently resolving escalated incidents in line with Helpdesk SLAs.
Business As Usual Tasks: Perform essential operational tasks as needed to maintain continuous service delivery.
Technical Expertise: Offer expert guidance on IT-related matters, assisting the Infrastructure Manager when required.

Qualifications

Degree in Computing or equivalent
Min 3 years in an infrastructure support environment involving administration of Microsoft and Linux server systems, network hardware, SAN/NAS storage, firewalls, Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Experience & Skills

Required

Working knowledge of Server Operating Systems
Good IT Security awareness
Experience with Microsoft Azure and Office 365 administration
Comfortable with scripting / automation (Python / Powershell / Bash or similar)
Good understanding of TCP/IP networking and management
Knowledge of Storage technologies – NAS, SAN & iSCSI – Nimble, NetApp
Knowledge of VMware vCenter
Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools such as Splunk
Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives
High degree of organisation, self-motivation and initiative
Desirable
AWS Administration & Best Practices (EC2, S3, Lambda etc)
LAMP Stack Administration
Red Hat Satellite and Ansible knowledge
Docker or Podman experience
MCSE, CCNA, VCP all an advantage but not necessary

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes; 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!

Department: Information Technology
Role: Infrastructure Systems Engineer
Locations: Guildford
Employment type: Full-time
Job Reference: 2096