Requirements
Must have:
- Expert-level Red Hat Linux administration skills - Expert-level VMware vSphere administration expertise - Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions, preferably PureStorage - Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes - Working knowledge of hybrid environments (Azure & on-premises) - Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages - Experience with DevOps ecosystems including Ansible, Git, and CI/CD practices - Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: firewalls, routing, switching, TCP/IP, WAN/LAN - Proven experience leading or managing a technical engineering team - Ability to think strategically, perform risk analysis, and contribute to architectural decisions - Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for all audiences - Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships across the organization - Comfortable adapting to change and managing shifting priorities - Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments - Exposure to VMware Tanzu or Kubernetes platform services
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing technical engineering team - Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team - Serve as the subject-matter expert for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ensuring robust, secure, and reliable platform operations - Oversee and optimize VMware vSphere environments, including capacity planning, lifecycle management, and performance tuning - Manage and support enterprise-grade storage platforms such as PureStorage, ensuring data availability, performance, and integrity - Design, maintain, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters across hybrid environments - Work across both Azure cloud and on-premises infrastructure, enabling seamless integration and operational consistency - Develop and maintain automation and orchestration workflows using PowerShell, Ansible, Git, and related DevOps tools - Ensure strong network reliability through solid understanding of firewalls, switching, routing, TCP/IP, WAN, and LAN technologies
Company:
We are a leading commodity trading firm based in London seeking an IT Hosting/Provisioning Manager for a hybrid role. Our company is dedicated to fostering a dynamic environment that promotes innovation and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and support for continuous learning and professional growth. Join our team and play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our technical infrastructure.