Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Saville Assessment

Working arrangement: Hybrid (In-office & Remote)

Office location: New Malden, Greater London

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of IT Infrastructure

Saville Assessment is a leader in creating cutting-edge psychometric tools that support businesses in finding, assessing, and developing talent. As part of our mission, we continuously innovate and refine our digital assessment solutions, which serve leading organizations around the world.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing and enhancing our core IT infrastructure to ensure seamless service delivery. You will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of highly available, secure, and scalable systems. This role requires a proactive approach to infrastructure management, with a focus on automation, cloud technologies, and best-in-class service support to meet the evolving needs of Saville Assessment.

• Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage a resilient infrastructure using both on-premises and cloud solutions to support business-critical applications.
• System Performance and Availability: Monitor and improve infrastructure performance, ensuring high availability and reliability in line with SLAs.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop scripts and automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency, leveraging tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce security best practices and compliance standards across all infrastructure, implementing robust defence mechanisms and threat detection systems.
• Disaster Recovery and Backup: Design and maintain disaster recovery strategies, ensuring quick and effective recovery in the event of a failure.
• Cloud Management: Work with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) to optimize resources, cost, and scalability. Guide and support cloud architecture as needed.
• Technical Support: Act as an escalation point for complex issues, providing tier-3 support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure systems, processes, and policies. Provide training and mentorship to staff.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 5+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with significant experience in enterprise-level infrastructure management.
• Certifications Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Network+).

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues methodically.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in configuration, security, and maintenance activities.
• Collaboration: Works well with other team members, supporting knowledge sharing and mutual success.
• Proactivity: Takes initiative to identify improvements and implement best practices.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages workload and can prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  

Technical skills

• Microsoft Applications: Admin experience of Entra ID and BYOD implementation, Teams, Dynamics applications, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Cloud: Expertise with cloud platforms (especially Microsoft Azure PaaS). Automation: Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Security: Knowledge of security best practices, firewalls, DLP/Purview, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, and ISO27001 controls.
• Database Management: Familiarity with SQL databases, performance tuning, and backup strategies.
• Storage and Backups: Experience with backup software, and disaster recovery planning.

Competitive Salary

Commensurate with experience and skills.

Benefits Package

Includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Professional Development

Opportunities for certifications and ongoing learning.

Inclusive Culture

Saville Assessment fosters a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.

Flexible Working

Hybrid and remote working options available.

Saville Assessment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of a disability.  

Saville Assessment strives to be a business that is a force for good and benefits our people, communities and the planet. We are currently in the process of achieving B Corp certification.

This position at Saville Assessment is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and is passionate about building and maintaining robust, efficient IT infrastructure solutions.

If that’s you, then apply with your CV and a brief statement outlining your interest and relevant experience.

Shortly after applying, you will receive an invite to complete online assessments, followed by an email with your login details. You may need to check your junk folder.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.