Staff Engineer

Job Description

Staff Systems Engineer
Staines, UK
£70,000 - £80,000
Hybrid 2 Days Office

Our client is a key player in the global IT services industry, providing cutting-edge solutions that drive digital transformation. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Systems Engineer with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation to join their team. This role is instrumental in managing mission-critical systems and leading large-scale infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities as a Staff Systems Engineer include:

• Developing internal tools and utilities using Python or Golang to enhance systems automation.
• Managing and maintaining Tier-0 services such as DNS, DHCP, and LDAP, ensuring high availability.
• Overseeing hybrid cloud infrastructure, including bare metal and virtual machines.
• Writing and deploying configurations using an "everything as code" approach.
• Automating test plans for declarative infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms.
• Researching and implementing new tools and technologies to improve efficiency.
• Leading VM migration projects, particularly from VMware to OpenStack or other cloud environments.

Your previous experience as a Staff Systems Engineer should include:

• Extensive experience in managing Linux servers at scale in a production environment.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with RedHat OpenStack, including deployment and troubleshooting.
• Strong expertise in VM migration from VMware to OpenStack or other cloud solutions.
• Proven ability to develop automation scripts using Python or Golang.
• Deep knowledge of core Linux services like DNS, DHCP, LDAP, networking, and storage.
• Experience working with open-source tools for production environments.
• Ability to document and communicate system architecture effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex DevOps tools and systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive benefits package

If you are a Staff Systems Engineer with a passion for cloud infrastructure and automation, apply now.

For more information, contact:
Ciaran Cleland
Linked In: Ciaran Cleland

Reference: AMC/CCL/SSE