Description
cloud ops
monitoring
automation
active directory
vmware
sql server
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for the ongoing deployment, maintenance, and support of our Windows VMware and storage infrastructure.
The BTG Workplace Technology Team is responsible for managing and supporting UW’s storage infrastructure. Their primary focus is project-based work, including deploying new storage solutions to enhance system performance and capacity. Additionally, they conduct regular maintenance tasks, such as applying security patches to ensure system integrity and protection.
Beyond project and maintenance work, the team handles fourth-line support escalations from the EUX team, addressing complex technical issues that require advanced troubleshooting. They also actively monitor and support the infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and stability for the storage systems.
- Manage and support both on-premise and cloud environments within a technology operations team.
- Utilise and maintain monitoring, alerting, and service desk systems, following established processes and creating documentation where needed.
- Actively reduce complexity and tech debt in our systems and operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical operational issues across Active Directory, Windows, Linux, and networks, with a primary focus on Windows while leveraging knowledge of Linux.
- Proactively remove roadblocks for you and your team.
- Autonomous teams making use of common platforms for product development
- Design and implement solutions in keeping with our design ethos to solve our complex problems and help the business scale and grow.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell/DSC scripts for production use, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure that there is always a high quality of delivery.
- Actively mentor, coach, and be involved in the onboarding of new members into the team.
- Look for opportunities for the team to expand and grow by getting involved in projects and work in other areas of the business.
- Manage and configure SCCM and/or Intune for system administration and endpoint management.
- Be involved in setting team goals and owning their delivery.
- Deploy, operate, and maintain legacy MS SQL Server, MS-SQL databases, and related services, including stored procedures, SSRS, SISS, and DTSx.
- Strengthen and maintain Active Directory security.
- Deploy, maintain, and optimise Microsoft RDS for performance and reliability. (A must!)
- Propose and review designs and RFCs.
- Be the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for all systems in Workplace infrastructure.
- Administer and support virtualisation and containerisation technologies such as Proxmox, VMWare and Docker.
- Own and complete large projects in your domain with minimal guidance.
- Manage, troubleshoot and deploy infrastructure, specifically focused on the Windows environment but extending to network, product and cloud systems.
- Design and develop automation strategies for ongoing system management and administration, including the use of appropriate automation and configuration management tools.
- Act as a subject matter expert for technical troubleshooting across our managed systems.
- Assist with incident response and post-incident analysis for the broader operations domain.
Requirements
linux
aws
terraform
ansible
github
netapp
Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
- Understanding the value of committing to company and team objectives and managing the teams focus around these (no bikeshedding).
- Work effectively in a remote environment or collaborate with distributed teams.
- Linux in on-premise clusters and in Cloud (AWS/GCP)
- Apply a working knowledge of infrastructure as code and automated provisioning & configuration management using tools like Microsoft DSC, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Github, with a strong leaning towards supporting (and release) of open source projects
- Proxmox, VMWare ESXi/vSAN, Netapp Filers
- Terraform & Ansible
- Microsoft DSC
- Experience in deploying NETAPP filers in multi-site environments, configuring and maintaining cross-site replication.
Benefits
We’re a bunch of great people, working together, disrupting the utilities industry. Utility Warehouse is a truly unique FTSE 250 company. Our business model puts real social impact at its heart. We take the headache out of essential home services by bundling them all in one place. One provider, one account, one bill and lots of savings. Simple!
We recognise the power of human connection and so we encourage our teams to come together in person as much as possible. We have fantastic collaborative spaces in London (and access to hotdesk spaces around the world) which we encourage our teams to use on a regular basis.
We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.
- A free UW cashback card - earning you cashback on all your spending!
- Private pension scheme
- Share options - giving you ownership in the business
- Flexible/ remote working
- Save As You Earn Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Regular team and company social events
- Discounted UW services (30% mobile & broadband, 10% energy & insurance)
- Life Assurance up to 4 x your salary
- Competitive, benchmarked salary
- A range of Health & Wellbeing benefits including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, virtual fitness classes and wellness tools
- Access to Spark – a holistic approach to learning and development created by UW to empower your personal and professional growth. You’ll have huge opportunities for exposure & development through involvement in a range of projects as we scale up as well as access to professional training relevant to your role.
- Discounted healthcare & medical cash plans
- A free virtual GP service
Training + Development
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