Cloud Engineer (private cloud)

Job Description

The Infrastructure Engineering team is responsible for the engineering of all technology solutions that underpin Virgin Media O2’s business critical applications, including Architecting, Designing and Implementing robust and highly available technology solutions that service VMO2’s forty million customers every day.
The purpose of the Private Cloud Engineering role is to work closely with all other disciplines in the VMO2 Engineering team to engineer robust and highly available solutions from conception through to implementation.
They are working on sophisticated requirements and translating them into solutions the business can consume. The Private Cloud Engineer is the technology domain expert for Openshift & UNIX Engineering across all business-critical programmes and projects within Virgin Media O2.
They are responsible for build, configuration & implementation, in line with architectural and design principles, of all new services place on our internal cloud platforms. Over and above strategy definition & technology delivery, the Private Cloud Engineer will identify and deliver service improvements across the estate, inclusive of tooling, automation and delivering efficiencies. Who we are The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions. Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do. Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us. The must haves In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Comprehensive Redhat Openshift knowledge including the build on both ‘bare metal and deployments on virtual clusters.
• Minimum 5 years hands on experience building, configuring and optimising UNIX/Linux platforms gained in an enterprise sized environment
• Strong scripting skills and experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, YAML)
• Significant knowledge and experience with virtualization technologies - VMWare
• Experience of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment using Agile methodologies

The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring;

• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP LAN/WAN/SDN networking principles, SAN & NAS based technologies & enterprise storage solutions
• Qualified in one or more ITIL / Project Delivery methodologies

What's in it for you Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way. Next steps If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a technical and a competency based interview.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.
Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family. #LI-AB1