Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Overview

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

We have an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as an Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging environments involving a range of industry leading technology stacks. The role takes place during UK core business hours, and is based in Aberdeen city centre.

Requirements

Technical skills:

• Windows and/or Linux server environment build and administration
• Experience with enterprise datacentre platforms such as Nutanix, VMware, Pure Storage, HPE Synergy, or similar technologies.
• Design and/or implementing of public cloud infrastructure services on Azure and/or AWS
• Active Directory & Entra ID identity services deployment and administration
• Microsoft 365 Intune for endpoint management deployment and administration
• Microsoft 365 productivity services deployment (Exchange Online / SharePoint Online / Teams etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant governance standards and frameworks (Azure Well Architected Framework, NCSC Cyber Essentials, CIS Security Benchmarks etc)
• Virtual Desktop solutions (Cloud or on-premise)

Other skills:

• Excellent technical problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders as required
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to deliver large or complex multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation as part of project delivery
• All candidates should be confident in their ability to pass general security vetting procedures such as disclosure checking and a criminal history search

Professional Certification

Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator / Architect, AWS Solutions Administrator/Architect, Microsoft Certified Professional, Nutanix Certified Administrator or similar industry recognized accreditations related to the role would be a definite plus.

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement.