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AST-2510-IE01 - Infrastructure Engineer
- Hybrid, UK
- Permanent
- Apply By: 30 Nov, 2025
- DV Cleared, Sole UK National
Astuco is a systems integrator pioneering the digital backbone for UK Defence. We design, deploy, and deliver hyper-converged private clouds and mission-critical solutions that provide a strategic advantage to our clients. Our team is composed of highly-skilled experts who thrive on solving complex challenges together. At Astuco, we have a culture of empowerment and accountability, trusting our team to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver secure, world-class IT capabilities.
About the role
Astuco is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our technical team and take ownership of delivering and maintaining resilient private cloud infrastructures. You’ll work hands-on with VMware, Windows and Linux platforms, to deliver robust, secure, and high-performing systems for our clients.
This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges, implementing best practices, and contributing to the delivery of reliable, scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with architects and engineers to translate designs into practical, operational solutions, while driving continuous improvement and innovation across the infrastructure landscape.
Responsibilities
- Build, manage and troubleshoot VMware-based virtualised environments, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and related components such as Aria.
- Build, manage and troubleshoot Wintel infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and PKI.
- Build, manage and troubleshoot Linux infrastructure (RHEL, CentOS), including Ansible, Terraform, Git, Docker, Nexus, and SonarQube.
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage, and networking equipment in on-premise and hybrid environments.
- Manage and monitor infrastructure services to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Participate in infrastructure upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
- Implement automation and orchestration solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools to streamline deployment and management processes.
- Maintain and review documentation of systems, configurations, and processes.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying insights to enhance Astuco’s technical capabilities and delivery outcomes.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
- Proven experience deploying, and managing VMware environments, ideally VMware Cloud Foundation.
- Good knowledge of Windows platform services including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, PKI, ADFS, and WSUS.
- Experience or understanding of containerisation, identity management, lifecycle management, networking concepts, load balancing, and SDN technologies.
- Demonstrable experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and using DevSecOps tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git).
- Hands-on experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Ansible or similar).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with security concepts including Zero Trust, and CIS/NCSC hardening.
- Relevant certifications (VMware VCP, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, or similar) are desirable.
Package
We want our team to be motivated and feel secure in their role. We therefore have a strong ethos around ensuring people have time to grow, and balance work with their personal life. Our package benefits are listed below:
- Competitive salary.
- Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
- Generous flexible benefit package to tailor to your needs which can choose from: Company car, extra days leave, family healthcare, life assurance + more.
- Company pension with an 8% contribution.
- Comprehensive BUPA Complete medical insurance with zero excess.
- Company mobile phone and high-specification laptop.
- An extensive range of premium branded North Face clothing, bag, and other goodies.
- A culture that is deeply committed to investing in our people, offering unparalleled opportunities for training, development, and career progression in a high-impact environment.
How to Apply
If you’re excited by the opportunity to join Astuco Ltd and make a real impact on complex technical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role to: recruitment@astu.co or click the button below.
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