Senior Wintel Infrastructure Project Engineer

DXC Technology; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Employer: DXC Technology
Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 17 Apr 2025

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world's leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company's technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology.

The successful candidate will join a highly skilled team of infrastructure engineers providing technical infrastructure design and implementation to central and regional UK Secure Accounts. The role will require a flexible working ethic and a pragmatic approach to IT Cloud and Platform Project Delivery.

Successful candidates will have a design, implementation and support background, great customer service and communication skills. They will have a keen interest in innovation alongside a willingness to implement new ways of working and automation.

Description of Role

• Design, implement and maintain operational performance of all Windows Server 2003 to 2022, VMware ESXi and Hyper V servers in order to meet contractual service levels and agreed Project time frames.
• Design and implement technical infrastructure in cloud computing services, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Design and implement technical infrastructure components such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DFS, VMware vCenter and Windows PKI, among others.
• Contribute innovative ideas, technologies, scripts and initiatives to deliver a next-generation, automated IT infrastructure support operation.
• Work as part of a multiskilled team and Project Management delivering Cloud and Platform Projects for a variety of customers.

Education and Experience required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. May hold professional or intermediate-level certification(s) in work field. Typically 10+ years of relevant experience.

Candidates should possess at least Disclosure Scotland / BPSS clearance or be willing to undertake appropriate security vetting. Ideally, you will hold SC clearance as a minimum.

Essential Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Windows Server 2003 to 2022
• Active Directory
• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• DNS
• DHCP
• Group Policy
• Windows PKI
• DFS (SME Level and design)
• VMware vSphere/ESXi v6.7 and above
• Veritas Clustering
• Microsoft Clustering
• Great customer service
• Good understanding of networks

Desirable skills and knowledge/certifications:

• Any Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certification
• Wider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking and security
• Powershell scripting
• McAfee ePO
• Hyper V
• HP BladeSystem, or similar blade servers / blade chassis and interconnect technologies
• HP Cloud Service Automation, or similar self-service cloud management technology
• HP Server Automation, or similar system configuration / software deployment technology
• Symantec Datacentre Security, or similar security policy enforcement product

What We Will Do For You:

• Competitive compensation
• Pension scheme
• DXC Select - Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, gym membership and more)
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)

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