Title:  Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Principal Linux Infrastructure Engineer, Remote/Hethel

Remote working with an expectation to visit site next business day via own transport in emergency conditions and joining the on-call rota.

Role Description

The Principal Linux Infrastructure Engineer Role reports to the Head of IT. Primary responsibility of the Linux Server Administrator Role is to maintain the integrity of the Lotus IT Linux enterprise architecture with technical solutions by way of governance and change management, and to provide overall architectural ownership of the deployed solutions, and strategic technology guidance for future developments for Lotus. The role will also include providing third line support of the IT Linux Server estate and applications supported by the IT Infrastructure team.

Objectives

To develop, provide input to and deliver the Lotus strategy for all IT Linux Servers within Lotus as it embarks on a significant period of growth and utilisation of advanced technology solutions.  Providing expert level support for internal environment.

This role is a key member of the IT technical team for Lotus and point of contact within the Geely organisation.

This role enables involvement in presentations and meetings with Senior management positions.

• Leading significant technical projects.
• Ensure best practise is implemented.
• Modernise the infrastructure.
• Deliver innovative, cost-effective and efficient IT solutions to the organisation.
• Improve the security of IT systems.
• Provide a high quality BAU service.
• Resolve incidents within SLA.
• Maximise best use of the current environment and resources/equipment,
• Minimise business risk.

Key Stakeholders

• IT department Leadership Team.
• Management of risk and change, via CAB forum to ensure minimal business disruption.
• Business engagement
• Requirements capture, presentation of key tasks and risks.

Role scope

• Manage, mentor and support team members.
• Supervise recruitment, development, and retention of staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate team structure that supports the needs of the team.
• Establish team goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Technical lead for significant IT projects, producing low level designs.
• Technical implementation of IT solutions
• Provide 3rd line support of the IT Infrastructure
• Act as an advocate for the organisation’s IT vision via regular written and in-person communications.
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment in IT Infrastructure systems.
• Facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define system requirements for new technology implementations.
• Ensure IT Infrastructure systems adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
• Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and pricing.

Essential Criteria

• Wide experience in administering IT systems, providing 3rd line support, within medium/large environments.
• Experience with dealing with outsourcing partners and multiple specialist support ogranisations
• Linux Administrator and Administrator with Devops CD/CI Knowledge.
• Jenkins knowledge
• Puppet Scripting and Programming in Linux.
• Must have (AWK/DASH/BASH/YAML/RHEL/PUPPET, C++, C, JAVA, RUBY, PHP Programming Knowledge)
• Configuring and supporting services such as NGINX, Supervisors, RabbitMQ, Jenkins and JAVA Jar files.
• Advanced automation knowledge CI/CD and concepts using Source control (GIT).
• Advanced Linux Security knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• SSL and Proxy SSL knowledge.
• Knowledge of Oracle wallets connection concepts.
• Able to be given a problem and work out a solution following best practices at all times.
• Team leader
• Analytical
• Good communications skills with all levels of the business.
• Self-starter
• Capable organiser with some man-management and presentation skills experience

Desirable Criteria

• BSc Degree or Equivalent computer studies
• Professional IT qualification
• ITIL v3 foundation qualification
• System/Solutions architecture
• Design/Consultancy role for systems integrator/VAR
• Strong leadership skills

Infrequent UK travel.

Out of hours working to maintain system / upgrades.

About Lotus

Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.

Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.

The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative and motivated people to join us on our journey.

We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades. 

What we offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution 
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company.
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service.
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT 

We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.