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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.\nAbout the role:\nAs the OT Infrastructure Engineer / Consultant, you will play a key role in the design, build and delivery of secure, resilient infrastructure supporting complex OT and industrial environments.\nYou will work across physical and virtual server infrastructure, VMware, Windows and Linux platforms, supporting environments from initial design and build through application integration, testing, commissioning and production go-live.\nWorking closely with clients and specialists across OT, cyber security, networking, applications and engineering, you will help deliver reliable infrastructure capable of supporting critical operational systems and industrial applications.\nThis is an opportunity to combine hands-on infrastructure engineering with technical consultancy across a range of complex customer environments.\nAs an OT Infrastructure Engineer / Consultant, you will:\nDesign, build and configure VMware environments\nBuild and configure physical and virtual server infrastructure\nSupport Windows and Linux-based infrastructure platforms\nSupport the hosting and deployment of OT and industrial applications\nSupport application installation, configuration, integration and infrastructure readiness\nUndertake system, application and infrastructure testing and validation prior to deployment\nSupport FAT, SAT, commissioning and production go-live activities\nDeliver infrastructure migrations, upgrades and refresh programmes\nConfigure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and supporting infrastructure services\nImplement resilient and highly available infrastructure for critical systems\nSupport SAN, NAS and enterprise storage technologies\nSupport backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions\nUndertake infrastructure health checks, troubleshooting and performance analysis\nSupport server hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation and lifecycle management\nProduce HLDs, LLDs, build guides, test plans, validation evidence and as-built documentation\nWork alongside OT, cyber security, network, application and engineering specialists\nProvide technical consultancy and guidance to clients\nRequirements\nYou’ll bring strong hands-on infrastructure engineering experience across physical and virtual server environments, with the capability to design, build and support resilient infrastructure platforms.\nStrong hands-on experience with VMware\nStrong experience with Windows Server build, configuration and administration\nExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or equivalent Linux platforms\nExperience deploying physical and virtual server infrastructure\nExperience supporting application hosting and application infrastructure\nExperience with system testing, validation and acceptance activities\nStrong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP\nExperience with high availability, clustering and resilient infrastructure\nExperience with enterprise server hardware such as Dell, HPE or equivalent\nExperience with SAN, NAS and enterprise storage technologies\nExperience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery technologies\nGood understanding of networking, VLANs, firewalls and segmentation\nExperience with server hardening, patching and infrastructure lifecycle management\nExperience producing technical infrastructure, build and test documentation\nStrong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nConfidence working directly with clients and technical stakeholders\nExperience within OT, industrial, energy, utilities or Critical National Infrastructure environments would be highly desirable.\nKnowledge of IEC 62443, NCSC CAF or wider OT cyber security principles would also be advantageous.\nBenefits\nAt 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:\nPersonalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.\nFlexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.\nA Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.\nAt 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. 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