Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Network Technology
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Community Fibre
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Hybrid Remote
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by our job ad.We’re London’s largest and fastest 100% full fibre broadband provider, bringing better internet to Londoners since 2013. Unlike most providers, we build, own and operate our dedicated fibre optic network and install it directly into the home, meaning we can deliver a super-fast connection at prices the national providers find hard to beat. We’re a relatively new company to the market, but since establishment:We’re the only broadband provider on the market offering residential speeds up to 3,000 Mbps.Our network covers over 1.3 million properties in London, which is more than one third of homes in the UK’s capital city.We have over 800,000 properties under wayleave agreement and are currently working in partnership with more than 200 of London’s biggest landlords.We have freely connected over 600 community spaces in 24 boroughs, giving more Londoners free access to fast, reliable broadband.We’re proud of our achievements so far, but we are not complacent and definitely not stopping here. To help us get to our future, we’re looking for forward thinkers, people with big ideas, people passionate about technology and most importantly hard working team players to join us and be a part of our growing business.Job purpose:The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, improving, and supporting Community Fibre’s infrastructure service environments which support our customer-facing network. This includes both cloud (AWS) and on-premise servers, storage, applications, databases, containers, and as-a-service offerings.What you’ll be doing:Advanced Scripting and Automation:Develop scripts in Python, Bash, and Perl to automate systemadministration tasks, infrastructure deployment, and network security enhancements.Infrastructure Management:Oversee the planning, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and Puppet.Configuration Management:Utilise Puppet to manage configurations consistently across different environments, ensuring efficiency and compliance.Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to facilitate automated deployment and integration processes.Security Implementations:Configure and manage complex security solutions using tools such as Freeradius, Palo Alto Networks devices, FreeIPA, iptables, and firewalled.Automate operating system installations and configurations for various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, AlmaLinux, and RHEL.Design and deploy infrastructure based on microservices architecture to improve scalability and service isolation.Lead diverse types of testing to ensure system integrity and security, including uni, integration, performance, security, and end-to-end testing.Storage Management:Responsible for managing diverse storage environments ranging from physicalstorage solutions to advanced cloud storage systems, including a deep understanding of different types of block storage technologies.Product evaluation based on cost, efficiency, fitness for purpose.Lead significant projects including design, development, integration and deployment.Deliver end-to-end data ingestion and processing using OpenSearch/Elastic Stack.The experience we’re looking for you to bring:The Engineer should have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a server and storage environment.Must have:Advanced understanding of Linux (Ubuntu / Debian, and CentOS / RHEL).Experience with infrastructure as code (IAC) practices.Configuration management: Puppet and AnsibleOrchestration: TerraformDCIM/IPAM tools, e.g. NetBoxExperience with building and maintaining Apache Kafka clustersContainerisation: Docker and / or KubernetesVirtualisation: VMware 7.xCloud: AWSDatabases: PostgreSQL and / or MySQLApplication Servers: Apache or nginx, WSGIDeep understanding of key service health metricsKnowledge of current security best practices including encryption and systems hardeningExperience implementing technologies with a focus on operability, reliability, and scalability.Network aptitude. The skill to take a new technology, research it, test it in the lab and deploy it live.Excellent understanding of telecommunications industry practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.Solid understanding of core ITIL processes.Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform and Puppet.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Keen to learn new technologies.Nice to have:Experience with data replication, backup, and recovery strategies.Palo Alto Firewall experienceScripting Languages – Eg Bash and PythonDell PowerEdge and PowerVault, HPE ProLiant, SupermicroNetBoxAnsibleVMWareAWSPuppetTerraformDatabases – Eg NoSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQLYou get to work with some of the best technology in the marketBe part of an exciting scale up business where you can bring your ideas, bring your knowledge, we value your contributionWe all love time off whether that’s going on an exotic holiday or a staycation, you’ll get 25 days holiday to enjoy, increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to 28 daysBirthday leave, our treat to youKeen cyclist, join our cycle to work schemeFlexible WFH policyEnjoy the perks of Vitality healthYou get to work with an amazing bunch of peopleWhat happens next:You’ve done your bit so sit back and relax, we will review your application and come back to you.If we think you’re not quite right for the role you have applied for but may be a better fit for another, we’ll definitely let you know.Want to know more about a career at CFL, check out our careers page:We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation.We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity in our team, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Department
Network Technology
Locations
Community Fibre
Remote status
Hybrid Remote
About Community FibreWe’re a London company exclusively serving the capital’s residents and businesses. We are leading the way in bringingfuture-proof, super-fastand reliablebroadband at a fairer price.We’re also passionate about giving back to the communities we serve. So far we've connected 600 community spaces with free 1 Gbps Fibre Broadband .We also train qualifiedDigital Ambassadors to helpbridge the digital divide in London communities.Unlike most providers, we build, own and operate our dedicated fibre optic network with the most reliable broadband technology you’ll find — 100% full fibre. It’s future-proof, energy efficient, sustainable, and is up and running over 99.9% of the time with no peak-time slowdowns.This means we don't have to rely on Openreach, or anyone else's, outdated copper cables.With us, you get excellent rated service, incredible speeds and outstanding reliability right from the get-go.Now that's better broadband for everyone.
Network Technology
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Community Fibre
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Hybrid Remote
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