Identity, OS & Datacenter Engineer (MF)

Context
As part of the FY27 transformation of Scalian Groups IT Infrastructure operating model we are looking for an Identity OS & Datacenter Engineer within the Platforms & Cloud engineering domain. The role defines and engineers secure standardised foundations for operating systems directory infrastructure virtualisation compute and storage across an international multi-site environment. The position focuses on technical standards lifecycle evolution and reliable handover to operations while working closely with the Modern Workplace & Identity Cybersecurity and Cloud teams.
Reporting Line
Reporting to the Platforms & Cloud Lead you will join the Engineering stream within the Group IT Infrastructure organisation.
Main Responsibilities

Define and maintain Windows Server and Linux reference builds configuration standards and lifecycle roadmaps

Engineer directory infrastructure and core identity-adjacent services including Active Directory GPO DNS and DHCP

Design and evolve datacenter platforms covering virtualisation compute storage and supporting infrastructure

Establish hardening patching upgrade migration capacity and obsolescence standards

Produce reusable engineering patterns build documentation decision records and acceptance criteria

Lead technical design and implementation activities for infrastructure upgrades and migrations

Define monitoring backup recovery performance and resilience requirements for engineered platforms

Ensure solutions are supportable and complete structured handovers to operations teams Contribute to infrastructure integration activities for new entities and sites

Provide Level 3 expertise for complex platform issues and recurring technical problems
Security Governance and Continuous Improvement
Embed security-by-design and Group hardening requirements into operating-system and datacenter standards

Work with Cybersecurity to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce technical debt and unsupported components Maintain auditable engineering documentation and contribute to ISO 27001 controls and evidence

Standardise infrastructure patterns and automate build validation and compliance activities where relevant

Review platform capacity performance availability and obsolescence risks and define remediation plans

Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis lessons learned and technology watch

Technical Environment

Operating systems: Windows Server and Linux

Directory and core services: Active Directory GPO DNS DHCP and certificate-related services

Virtualisation and datacenter: VMware vSphere / vCenter / VxRail compute and datacenter infrastructure

Storage and protection: SAN / NAS NetApp backup and recovery platforms

Engineering: architecture patterns reference builds hardening baselines lifecycle and capacity planning

Automation: PowerShell Ansible Git and infrastructure validation scripts

Hybrid services: Microsoft Azure OVH and connectivity with on-premises platforms

Operations integration: monitoring logging patching CMDB documentation and acceptance processes

Candidate Profile
You hold at least a two-year higher education qualification in IT and have strong engineering experience across enterprise systems and datacenter infrastructure in a multi-site environment. You have practical expertise in Windows Server Active Directory virtualisation compute and storage together with a sound understanding of Linux and hybrid infrastructure. You are comfortable producing technical designs and standards leading migrations and upgrades and handing reliable solutions over to operations. Experience with hardening capacity
planning automation backup and recovery infrastructure lifecycle management or ISO 27001 environments would be an advantage. This position is suited to an engineering-oriented professional who combines technical depth standardisation and operational awareness.
Behavioral Skills
Structured rigorous security-minded autonomous collaborative and pragmatic. You are able to translate infrastructure needs into sustainable technical standards challenge legacy practices constructively document decisions clearly and coordinate implementation across technical teams. You balance engineering quality with operability cost risk and business continuity.
Languages
Professional English.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time