Senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Pacific Life
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Bash
Data Centers
Python
Windows Server
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Virtualization Technology
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
System Availability
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Deployment Automation
Docker

Job description

and implement security best practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance standards for Windows Server environment. Communicate and enforce Windows Server standards across teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation and compliance. Participate in automation projects to optimize system performance and reduce manual intervention globally. Work with stakeholders at global sites to understand technology requirements and deliver implementation plans. Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automated deployment, monitoring, and management of systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions across different locations. Ensure the security, availability, and performance of IT systems globally. Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices and automation techniques. Modernize data center operations to improve efficiency and incorporate the latest technologies. Ensure security and industry standards are being met

Requirements

through automation. Ensure the reliability of server and storage infrastructure, including regular maintenance and performance optimization. Manage and optimize virtualization and hyper-converged infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability. Ensure comprehensive backups, effective monitoring, capacity planning, and thorough documentation for all data centers globally. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation. Minimum Qualifications & Experience: BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization platforms, and hyper converged infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation. Deep expertise in Windows Server administration, operations, escalation support, and security best practices. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell). Demonstrable experience with operations in at least one cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) a plus. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Strong communication and collaboration skills. *Note: This role will require frequent travel to our data Centers in Canary Wharf and Slough Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular

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