Overview
Senior Infra Engineer - Linux, VMware & Microsoft Newcastle/Erskine
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Own and manage infrastructure platforms from design through to incident resolution
* Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerCLI, Terraform, and Ansible
* Ensure platform stability and security across vSphere, NSX, SRM, Azure, Active Directory, and Linux distributions
* Collaborate across the 24x7 operation to uplift technical standards and share best practices
* Support hybrid environments with a focus on uptime, scalability, and compliance
What You’ll Bring
* 10+ years of hands-on experience across VMware, Microsoft, and Linux ecosystems
* Proven ability to lead technical troubleshooting and platform optimisation
* Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
* Experience in secure environments and eligibility for UK government DV clearance
* A proactive mindset with a passion for mentoring and growing technical teams
Required Skills & Technologies
VMware
* vSphere, NSX-T/V, SRM
* vSAN, VCF, Tanzu
* Aria Suite (vRealize)
* PowerCLI, vRO, Terraform
* Networking fundamentals
Microsoft
* Azure, SCCM, Intune
* SQL Server, AD, ADFS
* Windows Server, Hyper-V
* Azure AD, Debugging Tools
* SLA & escalation management
Linux
* RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu
* Bash, Python, Ansible
* Docker, Kubernetes
* Systemd, YUM/APT
* CI/CD familiarity
Desirable Skills & Growth Potential
We know great engineers aren’t built from checklists—they grow through curiosity, collaboration, and challenge. If you don’t tick every box but bring a solid foundation, a proactive mindset, and a hunger to learn, we’ll support your development every step of the way.
This role offers exposure to cutting-edge platforms and the chance to deepen your expertise across a broad technical landscape. You’ll be surrounded by experienced peers, hands-on opportunities, and a culture that values continuous improvement.
* Container platforms and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)
* Infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
* ITIL or service management frameworks
* Mentoring and technical leadership across the 24x7 function
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to define how infrastructure is delivered and evolved in a high-assurance, 24x7 environment. If you\'re ready to lead, influence, and build something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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