Global Infrastructure Manager

Overview:

Nomad are on the lookout for an experienced Global Infrastructure Manager to join our global Engineering division. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility and accountability for the system administration team and infrastructure operations. They will also act as the technical point of escalation within the team, and create work plans and optimization initiatives. This role will work closely with Heads of Development and Development teams Globally. The role requires someone with a deep understanding of wireless technologies including Wi-Fi and cellular networks (LTE, HSPA+, WCDMA, GSM), Linux platforms, and infrastructure management. This role requires an individual with 5+ years of experience, who is flexible and able to travel to work on projects worldwide when needed. The individual should also possess knowledge of server and storage infrastructure products, virtualization technologies, cloud services and networking principles.

This can be a hybrid role based in our Newcastle, UK office or remote in the UK, with travel to our office on occasion throughout the year.

About Nomad Digital:

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward-thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of teamwork and trustworthiness.

Essential Duties:

• Work in close collaboration with R&D to ensure all products are tested and Quality checked prior to deployment in production environments.

Proactively identify and exceed customer expectations to ensure a customer-focused service is always provided.

Operate within the guidelines of the role and recognize when it is appropriate to escalate matters within the team to ensure the level of customer service is maintained.

Work in close collaboration with procurement & finance on ensuring datacentres are cost effective and managed against current SLAs.

All other relevant tasks as detailed by the Line Manager.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Debian or equivalent
• Linux Professional Institute or equivalent experience
• Valid Driving Licence
  
  

Desired

• Degree or equivalent
• CCNA or CompTIA Network certification.
  
  

Experience:

• Must have 2 years’ min hands on experience configuring and troubleshooting networks
• Experience in team management/Scrum master.
• Kubernetes.
• Linux based systems: Centos / Debian.
• IP Tables / firewalls
• Network communications.
• LAN and VLAN IP planning, preferably with some RF planning experience

High availability.

Auditing.

Management of Firewall estate i.e., FortiGate.

Datacenter infrastructure management and optimization.

Performance and reliability management including experience with PLM.

DNS.

Virtualization (VMware / Xen / ProxMox).

Automation: Puppet / Ansible

Scripting.

Docker / containerization.

BGP.

IP Routing IPv4 IPv6.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Due to the nature of the role, you will require excellent communication, planning and co-ordination skills.
• You will be expected to function well as both an independent problem solver and a team player.
• The role will require a flexible individual with a flexible approach to fit the demands of the business.
• The role may require you to travel and work at remote sites due to the nature of our project activities.
• You will be required to take part in the 24 x 7 on call Rota when required to support systems administration.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  
  

Key Behaviours:

• Excellent Customer interaction (both internal and external)

Attention to detail

Ability to think proactively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timelines are met

Ability to adhere to best practices and procedures

Highly proficient in the process of testing, validating, and implementing designs into an existing or new production system

Ability to work well in pressurized situations

Ability to work to set deadlines

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to develop and execute implementation procedures, test plans, and equipment configurations to defined timescales

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Self-motivated to take ownership of projects and deliverables

Ability to take direction from the Team Leader and senior technical architects within the business

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without di

scrimination.

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email HR@nomadrail.com .