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Guildford, England, United Kingdom

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 and 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 and Automation: Modernise existing systems, focusing on implementing automation to enhance operational efficiency.Scripting and 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 equivalentMin 3 years in an infrastructure support environment involving administration of Microsoft and Linux server systems, network hardware, SAN/NAS storage, firewalls, Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Required

Experience and Skills

Working knowledge of Server Operating SystemsGood IT Security awarenessExperience with Microsoft Azure and Office 365 administrationComfortable with scripting / automation (Python / Powershell / Bash or similar)Good understanding of TCP/IP networking and managementKnowledge of Storage technologies – NAS, SAN and iSCSI – Nimble, NetAppKnowledge of VMware vCenterExperience with infrastructure monitoring tools such as SplunkExcellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representativesHigh degree of organisation, self-motivation and initiativeDesirableAWS Administration and Best Practices (EC2, S3, Lambda etc)LAMP Stack AdministrationRed Hat Satellite and Ansible knowledgeDocker or Podman experienceMCSE, 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 and International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!

Apply July 01, 2025Seniority level

Seniority level Not ApplicableEmployment type

Employment type Full-timeJob function

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