JOB ROLE: Infrastructure Architecture Designers
Key Deliverables
A new role has been created for an Infrastructure Designer to join the Design & Engineering function.
Reporting to the Design & Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for creating detailed technical infrastructure designs and providing technical consultancy to internal stakeholders. The role requires that
you possess the necessary self-discipline to take ownership and responsibility for delivering complex project and consultancy work on time and to a high quality.
Extensive knowledge designing Microsoft / Windows platforms is essential for this role but the successful candidate will also be capable of working with a range of other technologies including Linux,
Virtualisation, Networks and Storage to build highly scalable and available platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake investigations as a technical consultant; providing recommendations to internal clients
Research and develop opportunities where technical innovation can bring value to Zen
Gather requirements, perform feasibility and design technical solutions for scalable, resilient platforms and products
Write, approve and maintain technical implementation documentation on existing services and platforms
Perform Project Management roles for internal technical projects as needed, ensuring work is delivered on-time and to a high quality
Provide 4th level support for faults as required (Generally only required in working hours, but in exceptional circumstances assistance may be required out of hours)
Candidate Profile
Essential requirements
Experience in a similar role designing new services, platforms and infrastructure
Experience of design and architecture principles
In-depth experience designing scalable and highly available Linux / Microsoft / Windows platforms
Experience and Knowledge in the following areas:
o Linux systems design
o Database design
o Network design
o Storage design
Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering complex projects on time and with minimum disruption for customers
o Must be keen to learn and develop new skills
o Patient & friendly attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
o Ability to work on own initiative
o Excellent communication skills
Desirable requirements
o Knowledge and experience of designing and building databases, Oracle, MongoDb, Couchbase, NoSQL
o Knowledge and experience of designing products IBM MQ, Tibco, Kakfa, AMQ, Websphere, ETL
o Knowledge and experience with Linux Operating systems and applications such as RedHat, Postgres, Apache
o Knowledge and experience with authentication and directory technologies such as Active Directory and FreeRADIUS
o Knowledge and experience with network management tools such as Cacti, Nagios, OpenNMS, and Rancid
o Knowledge and experience of Ethernet and TCP/IP
o Knowledge and experience of Quality of Service technologies and protocols
o Knowledge and experience of access technologies and protocols, in particular DSL
o Knowledge and experience of L2/L3 IPVPN networks
o Knowledge and experience of testing
o Experience writing scripts to solve real-world problems
o Knowledge of IPv6
o Knowledge of VOIP technologies and protocols
o Knowledge of load balancing principles and technologies
o Professional level understanding for to Systems, Networks or Storage
