Job Vacancy Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience in managing Linux-based infrastructures to join our team. This role is critical for sustaining and decommissioning two key IT platforms utilising Cisco FlexPod CVD patterns. You will work on task packages allocated on a 10-week cadence from a backlog of deliverables, aligned with organisational-wide Programme Increment (PI) Planning cadences.Secure Innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go

Due to the nature of the programme, all applicants must be a single UK national and hold active HMG HLC Clearance.

Your future duties and responsibilities
   •   Maintain, monitor, and manage Linux-based server infrastructures, including Redhat, Debian, and container operating systems.
   •   Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all Linux servers and associated applications.
   •   Implement security measures and perform regular updates to safeguard the infrastructure.
   •   Sustain and decommission IT platforms utilising Cisco FlexPod CVD patterns.
   •   Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting on Cisco FlexPod systems.
   •   Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
   •   Manage and maintain container orchestration platforms including Kubernetes (K8S), K3S, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, and Google GKE.
   •   Implement and monitor containerised solutions for optimal performance and security.Ensure the seamless integration of container environments with existing infrastructure.
   •   Manage and maintain F5 load balancers to ensure reliable and secure network traffic distribution.
   •   Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly. Collaborate with network teams to ensure optimal network performance and security.
   •   Manage and maintain Apache NiFi data flow management systems.
   •   Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of data flows within the infrastructure.
   •   Implement best practices for data flow management and automation.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
   •   Experience managing linux based server infra, including redhat, debian and container operating systems.
   •   Strong understanding of container orchestration platforms (K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, GKE).
   •   Experience with network management, particularly using F5 load balancers.
   •   Familiarity with Apache Nifi and data flow management.
   •   Strong understanding of networking, storage and virtualisation technologies.

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