Operational Technology Infrastructure Engineer – Consultant

Sword Group

. Design, build and configure VMware environments .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and configuring VMware environments, alongside strong capabilities in supporting Windows and Linux-based infrastructure platforms. Proficient in application hosting, infrastructure resilience, and technical documentation production within OT and industrial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VMware Environment ConfigurationWindows Server AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Active Directory and Group Policy ManagementInfrastructure Resilience and High Availability

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Hard Skills

VMwareWindows ServerRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Application HostingSystem Testing and ValidationActive DirectoryGroup PolicyDNSServer HardeningTechnical Documentation Production

Tools & Technologies

Dell Server HardwareHPE Server HardwareSAN TechnologiesNAS TechnologiesBackup SolutionsDisaster Recovery Solutions

Industry Keywords

OT EnvironmentsIndustrial ApplicationsEnergy SectorUtilities SectorCNI EnvironmentsIEC 62443NCSC CAFOT Cyber Security Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build and configure VMware environments
Build and configure physical and virtual server environments
Support Windows and Linux-based infrastructure platforms
Support hosting and deployment of OT and industrial applications
Support application installation, configuration, integration and infrastructure readiness
Undertake system, application and infrastructure testing and validation prior to deployment
Support FAT, SAT, commissioning and production go-live activities
Support infrastructure migrations, upgrades and refresh programmes
Configure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and supporting infrastructure services
Implement resilient, highly available infrastructure for critical OT systems
Support storage, backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions
Undertake infrastructure health checks, troubleshooting and performance analysis
Support server hardening, patching and vulnerability remediation
Produce HLDs, LLDs, build guides, test plans, validation evidence and as-built documentation
Work alongside OT, cyber security, network, application and engineering teams
Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on experience with VMware
Strong experience with Windows Server build, configuration and administration
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or equivalent Linux platforms
Experience with physical and virtual server deployment
Experience supporting application hosting and application infrastructure
Experience with system testing, validation and acceptance activities
Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP
High availability, clustering and infrastructure resilience
Enterprise server hardware including Dell, HPE or equivalent
SAN, NAS and enterprise storage technologies
Backup and disaster recovery technologies
Good understanding of networking, VLANs, firewalls and segmentation
Server hardening, patching and lifecycle management
Experience producing technical infrastructure and test documentation
Experience within OT, industrial, energy, utilities or CNI environments would be highly desirable
Knowledge of IEC 62443, NCSC CAF or OT cyber security principles would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalised Career Development: A development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with learning and development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Pension scheme
Access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace