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Recruitment Business Partner @ NEC Software Solutions | Public Sector Recruitment | Delivering Excellence to cutting edge Public Sector Projects
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Public Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise across Windows, Unix/Linux, and networking environments. This role is responsible for implementing, and maintaining core infrastructure systems that ensure high availability, performance, and security across our Public Cloud Enterprise.
You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including DevOps, Security, and Application Support to drive infrastructure stability, scalability, and modernisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, deploy, and manage enterprise infrastructure spanning Windows and Unix/Linux systems.
* Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
* Create and manage user accounts, groups, and organizational units (OUs).
* Perform system patching and Windows Update management.
* Manage system startup services.
* Troubleshoot system errors, event logs, and service dependencies.
* Configure TCP/IP networking, VLANs, static routing, and NIC teaming.
* Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers and distributions (Oracle Linux, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
* Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and sudo policies.
* Implement and maintain SSH key management and access control.
* Apply system patches and OS upgrades with minimal downtime.
* Configure and maintain cron jobs and scheduled maintenance tasks.
* Mount, unmount, and manage NFS, SMB, or iSCSI shares.
* Configure network interfaces, IP routes, VLANs, and bonding/teaming.
* Use performance diagnostic tools (top, htop, vmstat, iostat, sar, dstat, nmon).
* Configure and maintain core network services, including Virtual Traffic Managers (VTM), switches, firewalls (Azure, OCI, PALO), and load balancers.
* Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring solutions.
* Troubleshoot complex system, network, and performance issues across heterogeneous environments.
* Support infrastructure automation and configuration management initiatives (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform).
* Collaborate with Security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
* Provide support and technical mentorship to junior engineers.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration.
* Strong proficiency with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
* Advanced experience with Unix/Linux systems (Oracle Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu).
* In‑depth understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing and VPNs.
* Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or OCI) is highly desirable.
* Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Terraform.
* Strong documentation and communication skills.
* Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills
* Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
* Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management.
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above‑average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
* Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (family members optional at additional cost)
* 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
* Basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (additional cover optional)
* A Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%
* A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning (over 15,000 courses)
OTHER INFORMATION
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre‑existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence required.
* All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
* Depending on the nature of the role, a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
• This position requires you to either currently have national security vetting clearance at the Security Check (SC) level or higher, Non‑Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, or the ability to gain Enhanced Security Clearance.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
Who We Are:
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
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