Principal Infrastructure Designer

Principal Infrastructure Designer

Role Profile

You will be part of the Technology and Transformation team, crafting new solutions across hybrid services utilising both Cloud and on-premise technologies.

Salary/package Up to £70,992 per annum + 10% Bonus and comprehensive company benefits

Location Hybrid working with 1 day per week in Crawley Court, Winchester

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Engage with key team members to define customer requirements and ensure solutions are designed and planned to meet or go above and beyond
• Drive the design and build activity, engaging with internal / external contributors to ensure the solution meets customer requirements
• Analyse engineering problems related to equipment and systems or the causes of component failures and develop solutions to provide full resolution
• Provide detailed, documented technical solutions and reports for internal and external distribution
• Identify risks within the design and build through the design review process and take action to ensure appropriate mitigation/management
• Translate customer concept designs into detailed design, build and test specifications that meet customers’ requirements, within the constraints of the total costs of ownership and operability
• Drive innovation, both small and large, into and through the business; deploy and evidence with outcomes, a continuous improvement (CI) mind-set
• Bring a commercial perspective to the operation, with a particular focus on cash management, cash preservation and optimising returns on investments made in assets and tools

Must Haves

• Willingness to undergo security clearance
• University degree /equivalent or minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Solid understanding of IT information systems technical infrastructure that support an enterprise infrastructure.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent, Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Red Hat Certified (RHCSA or equivalent)
• Extensive experience working with suppliers – both developing new services/capabilities and driving 3rd parties to resolve and fix functionality issues and errors.

Might Haves

• Track record of setting the standards for the design, development testing of tailored and COTS (Common off the Shelf) software/hardware for Broadcast, IP Network, IOT or corporate application based on expertise.
• Experience in setting the standards for processes and engineering practices related to area of expertise for platforms that support services.
• Proven knowledge of system administration and software development and associated security.
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Enterprise Architecture Centre of Excellence (EACOE), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

More than anything, we want to work with people who are passionate about what they do and believe in our vision. So, if you think you have most of the skills and / or experience we are looking for, then please do apply for the role – we wish to hear from you!

Who We Are

Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sector in the UK and beyond.

Through our infrastructure we ensure media and data is taken from, and delivered to where it is most valued, whether that’s from broadcasters to your TV screen or radio, or from your smart meter to the utility company. Even if you haven’t heard of us before, the chances are you’re indirectly a customer of ours and our infrastructure is part of your everyday life!

We have a rich heritage and an exciting future ahead of us, and there’s so much more to us that we can’t wait to share with you.

What do you need to be the best version of you…?

We are working closely with our colleagues to help define our future ways of working in a post-pandemic world, recognising that the last twelve months have opened up opportunities to explore new and different ways of working. We’re excited to put our own personal experiences into long-term sustainable changes that benefit our people and our customers.

Working flexibly can mean different things to different people, and we want everyone to get the very best out of their experience working at Arqiva. The wellbeing of our colleagues is at the heart of everything we do, therefore if you’re looking for part-time, job-shares, flexible working patterns or the opportunity to work from home – have a chat with us, and we will do our best to make it work for everyone.

Inclusive Arqiva

For us, building a working environment that is diverse, inclusive and engaged, is a positive for both our colleagues and our customers. This is why we have invested in our partnerships with initiatives and organisations such as Tommy’s Pregnancy at Work, Inclusive Employers and WISE (Women in Science and Engineering).

We also have active and thriving networks to support our colleagues like our Working Families network, Women at Arqiva and Diversity Ambassadors. Take a look at our LinkedIn Life page for more details – https //www.linkedin.com/company/arqiva/life