IT Systems Engineer

AnaVation LLC; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company located in Bracknell is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure Department. The successful candidate will manage IT operations, optimizing infrastructure solutions across private and public clouds. Essential qualifications include over three years of related experience, proficiency in cloud IaaS platforms, and strong analytical skills. This exciting role offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in IT operations required.
• Experience with multi-site enterprise environments is necessary.
• Proficiency in operational experience with VMware and Cloud IaaS.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure components across private and public cloud.
• Implement cost-effective cloud operations and automation.
• Administer storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems.

Skills

IT operations

VMware

Linux administration

Windows administration

Cloud IaaS (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Terraform

Puppet

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.

Position Summary:

The IT Infrastructure Department at Perforce is searching for a Systems Engineer to join the team.

The position will be part of the Global IT Team at Perforce Software, working in the Bracknell office.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and manages infrastructure components and solutions that are re-usable and flexible across compute and storage of private and public infrastructure
• Implements a cost‑effective operation of an on‑premise/public/hybrid cloud IaaS, monitoring and configuration tools; participates in the continuous development, monitoring, and troubleshooting of highly configurable and continuously deployable environments in public and private infrastructure
• Implements operational and security policies and procedures throughout the service delivery lifecycle; administers and updates storage, data backup, system redundancies and disaster recovery systems
• Analyzes, installs, acquires, builds, modifies, and supports operating system templates/containers and application stacks
• Understands the interrelationship of infrastructure components and applications
• Automates tasks for speed and consistency, works with and extends configuration management tools
• Makes decisions on resolutions in critical downtime situations when escalation is impractical

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years in IT operations
• Minimum 3 years of multi-site enterprise experience and continuous availability
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience with VMware, Windows and Linux administration, Cloud IaaS (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Puppet, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders in crisis situations
• Understanding of common Agile project management concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of software development process and continuous integration concepts, infrastructure automation tools, public and private cloud infrastructure technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills – must be able to work effectively as part of a project/program team and foster team cooperation
• Availability to work for up to 40 hours a week in our colocation facility or other remote locations to perform job‑related tasks
• Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50‑100 pounds

Come work with us!

Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start‑up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day‑to‑day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

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