Sword Group
Infrastructure Engineer

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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real 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 newly created opportunities for experienced and enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineers to join our team. These roles offer the opportunity to work on interesting projects across technically challenging environments involving a range of industry leading technology stacks.
Requirements
Proven experience designing and deploying a range of modern infrastructure solutions across data and cloud preferably within regulated environments (finance, energy, public sector)
- Experience working within a project team, with personal responsibility for specific technical deliverables
- Experience providing high quality design documentation (high level design / low level design / as built design / operational manuals) (candidates should be able to evidence their experience across a mix of at least 50% of the following technical skills to be considered)
Technical Skills
- Windows and/or Linux server environment build and administration
- Experience with enterprise data-centre 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)
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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:


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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. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
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