Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 02 October 2024
Salary £45000 per annum
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
Discipline Infrastructure ​
ReferenceZJ-111
Contact NameZak Jones

Job description

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in virtualisation technologies and 3rd line support to join our dynamic IT team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions to support our growing business needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide 3rd line support for complex infrastructure issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption to services.
  • Design, implement, and maintain virtualised environments using Hyper-V and VMware technologies.
  • Manage and optimise Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability.
  • Support and monitor system performance, security, and backups.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement infrastructure strategies.
  • Participate in capacity planning, system upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience with 3rd line support and troubleshooting within complex infrastructure environments.
  • Expertise in Hyper-V and VMware virtualisation technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, AD, Exchange, Azure).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills with a team-oriented approach.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
  • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).