Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 18 March 2022
Salary £50000 per annum
LocationLeicester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Infrastructure ​
ReferenceSenior Infrastructure Engineer - Leicester - 1 -2
Contact NameZak Jones

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Leicester / Remote
£50,000 & Excellent Benefits

Digital Waffle is working in partnership with an exciting, innovative and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and motivated IT Infrastructure Engineer.

Job Purpose:
The Infrastructure Operations team procure, develop and maintain core infrastructure technologies. Our drive is to provide efficient, reliable and high-quality infrastructure, which maximises value and minimises risk. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for leading the on-going support, protection, development, integration and operation of the Infrastructure services. The role involves maintaining performance, security and availability of key systems. The role holder will be experienced in large-scale Cisco networks and networking concepts (LAN & WAN), and will be able to troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues in a timely manner.

To be successful in this role you must have experience in the following:
  • 3rd/4th line support
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience of a range of Microsoft platforms including Exchange Server, Active Directory, SharePoint and Windows Server operating systems
  • Strong knowledge of Storage Area Networks and backup systems
  • Good understanding and experience of developing and maintaining IT disaster recovery plans and business continuity solutions
  • Excellent and demonstrable knowledge of PowerShell
  • Competent in configuration and maintenance of Cisco network equipment, with the ability to investigate, diagnose and resolve complex LAN / WLAN / WAN issues
  • Experience of implementing and managing servers in a clustered VMware or Hyper-V virtualised environments
  • Comprehensive understanding of IT security covering network, server and application layers
  • Experience of implementing and managing cloud based platforms and services such as
  • Azure, AWS or Google
What’s in it for you?
  • On/call option equalling to £3800 a year
  • Remote working
  • Progression
  • Opportunity to develop and learn new skills
  • Excellent benefits package