Job Description

About Aspire


At Aspire Technology Solutions, we look for dynamic individuals who want to work for one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK. It is such an exciting time to join us on our journey as we continue to grow and expand!






Our mission is to deliver technology like no other.







About the role


We're looking for a Platform Engineer to join our team in delivering robust, scalable infrastructure that underpins our private cloud and IaaS offerings. This role sits at the heart of our managed services, ensuring the health and performance of our virtualisation platforms, storage systems, and disaster recovery solutions. You'll work across a diverse estate of technologies and collaborate with teams to continuously improve the platform for our customers.



Looking ahead, we're also exploring alternative technologies to evolve our cloud platform beyond VMware, in light of recent industry shifts. As such, you'll play a key part in evaluating and testing emerging solutions to ensure our platform continues to meet the needs of our customers, both now and in the future.






What you will be doing


Managing and maintaining a large-scale virtualisation infrastructure, primarily based on VMware (vSphere, NSX, vCloud Director) Supporting our private cloud and IaaS platform across multiple hardware platforms (Dell, HPE, NetApp, etc.) Administering and optimising enterprise storage systems, including Nimble, NetApp, VNX, and StoreOnce Overseeing and supporting our Veeam-based DRaaS platform, including patching and storage integration Researching, evaluating, and testing emerging technologies to help define the future direction of the platform


You will suit the role if you have


Strong experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, NSX, vCloud Director) Hands-on experience managing enterprise storage systems (e.g., HPE Nimble, NetApp) Knowledge of Veeam and its integration with storage for backup and disaster recovery Familiarity with converged and hyperconverged hardware platforms A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in shaping platform strategy and future tooling A collaborative attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders


Our values


We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire, which is at the heart of everything we do.






As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.






Salary


38,000 to 50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits

Here at Aspire, we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Being a people-centric organisation is what sets us apart - we strive to look after our people in the best way we can!


Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and much more!

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Network Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Tech Purchase Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Employee referral scheme

New business referral scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements

You will be based at Aspire's Gateshead head office with travel as required.

Hours of work

Full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other's differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.

Interview Process

We generally conduct interviews in three stages, lasting approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on everyone's calendars.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening call via Teams to discuss your experience and what you're looking for in your next role.

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager.

If successful in an interview, candidates will be invited to an informal interview with key stakeholders at Aspire to meet the wider team(s).


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