Infrastructure Engineer - Maple Cross, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Mobilize Financial Services

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on networking, storage, virtualization and cloud.

You will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our networking infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and cloud environments.

Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for compute, networking and storage in datacenters located in the UK. Delivering monitoring, security enhancements and automation to increase value to the business and reduce risk.

Your deep understanding of network protocols, security practices, virtualization technologies, and cloud platforms will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of our IT environment and the services we offer to our customers.

You will be a member of the Infrastructure team and will provide system engineering expertise and perform a key DevOps role.

Covering live production support, development support and project work.


What you will do:

Design, implement, and maintain the networking infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.

Work closely with the Security and Governance team to secure the companies IT systemsWork closely with DevOps teams to integrate networking and cloud infrastructure components into continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Monitor and analyze system performance, conduct capacity planning, and recommend enhancements to meet business requirementsRepair and recover from hardware or software failures.

Coordinate and communicate with impacted parties.

Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as requiredDevelop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration guides.

Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and security trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.


What you will have:

Expert level/Final point of escalation experienceExperience in managing IT projects, including planning, organizing, and implementing projects on time, on budget, and within scopeStrong knowledge of Virtualization Technologies (VMware)In depth understanding of computer networking protocols and concepts including IP/TCP/UDP, NAT, DNS, NFS etcIn-depth understanding of network security principles, including VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control mechanisms.

Experience of network monitoring and management toolsStrong knowledge of storage infrastructure, SAN, backup appliances and file managementLinux engineering skills to build, operate and manage a complex production environment.

Familiarity with RedHat based Linux versionsExperience of Web Application servers architectures, security, protocols and technologies (Apache Web Server, HAProxy, Tomcat) configuration and optimizationUnderstanding of DR/BCP business processesComfortable liaising with business users as well as technical teamsGood verbal and written communicationExperience within the finance and/or motor finance industry is an advantageWho is Mobilize Financial Services?We are the financial partner of Renault group brands and we also operate for Nissan and Mitsubishi.

We aim to strengthen their profitable growth and reinforce customer satisfaction. We are a unique commercial brand to meet all customers car-related and mobility needs.

As a partner who cares for all its customers, we build innovative financial services to create sustainable mobility for all.

How We Support Your Development:
At Mobilize Financial Services we believe in the power of continuous learning and personal growth.

As we strive to cultivate a dynamic and innovative work environment, we recognise that investing in the development of our employees is paramount and everyone should have the opportunity and tools to thrive and reach their full potential.

As a part of our team, you'll benefit from a variety of ongoing learning opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.

Our mentorship program pairs employees with seasoned professionals who provide guidance tailored to individual career goals.

Joining our supportive network means you'll be surrounded by colleagues dedicated to continuous improvement, fostering an environment where collaboration and growth thrive.

Mobilize Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process or as part of your role, please let us know.

Our aim is to ensure that every candidate and employee has the support they need to thrive and contribute to the best of their ability.