Infrastructure Engineers implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports digital services. Requirements Our Federal client requires the services of ICT specialist contractors to assist in the deployment and configuration of solutions into it's ICT environment. We are seeking suitably experience people with excellent skills and experience with a number of the following areas: Configuration & Administration of Microsoft Windows Server and its various roles (e.g. AD & ADFS, web server) Administration, optimisation, and problem resolution related to Linux based servers (Ubuntu / RHEL) Scripting – PowerShell etc Virtualisation – VMware vSphere Database Platform – SQL Server (with focus on optimisation, version upgrades, consolidation and virtualisation) Storage and Backup – Dell technology including Networker & Isilon Services The Services, delivered in collaboration with and under supervision by nominated AFP personnel, include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide Infrastructure Engineer/ Systems Administrator services to assist in the deployment and configuration of solutions into the AFP’s ICT environment; Provide technical direction / advice to vendors performing professional services on behalf of the AFP; Design and configure AFP infrastructure to support business applications; Provide technical leadership where relevant Work effectively in a small team environment; Provide knowledge/skills transfer to permanent staff through the provision of clear and concise documentation, diagrams and procedures; and Record and maintain files/information in accordance with AFP requirements. Mandatory Proven experience in the design, configuration & support of MS Windows based ICT infrastructure services; Proven experience in implementing complex business solutions that are hosted on infrastructure / cloud services and specifically the ability to identify and resolve: Technical & security requirements; Test considerations; Operational concerns; and System constraints Experience in complying with security assessments, systems configuration and change management processes and documentation standard in the Federal Government sector (especially in areas relating to national security) Highly Desirable Demonstrated expert experience managing Ubuntu and / or Red Hat systems (using Satellite) Experience in infrastructure engineering and automation using Ansible and various automation engines Experience with containers and/or container orchestration Experience in security management such as WSUS, SCCM, Nessus, Nmap, SELinux, and Firewall management
