IT Infrastructure Engineer

Are you a talented IT Infrastructure Engineer looking for a challenging new role where your generalist Microsoft/Windows expertise, coupled with a focus on cyber security, will make a real impact? We are a rapidly growing organisation based in Edinburgh and are looking for a motivated engineer to join our small, dynamic team. This is a crucial role where you'll maintain, secure, and enhance our core IT services, focusing particularly on Intune, patch management, and network defence. If you thrive in a hybrid environment, are passionate about reliable IT services, and see security as a foundational element of infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, your core responsibilities will include:

System Administration: Providing end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support for our Windows Server environment, including Active Directory and Microsoft 365 services.

Security & Patching: Taking ownership of the security lifecycle, including regular patch management across all server and endpoint estates, ensuring compliance and vulnerability reduction.

Endpoint Management (Intune): Managing and securing all corporate endpoints (laptops, mobiles) using Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) for configuration, deployment, and policy enforcement.

Networking & Firewalls: Maintaining and troubleshooting core networking components (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi) and configuring/managing firewalls and other perimeter security devices.

Project Work: Assisting in the implementation of new infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations to improve resilience and security.

Support: Providing effective third-line support for complex infrastructure incidents and problem resolution.

We are looking for a highly capable, hands-on engineer with:

Proven experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.

A strong generalist skillset across the Microsoft/Windows ecosystem (Server OS, Active Directory, Group Policy).

Solid experience with Microsoft Intune or other modern endpoint management tools.

Demonstrable knowledge of network fundamentals and experience configuring firewalls (e.g., policy creation, VPNs).

A genuine interest in security best practices, especially in relation to patching and system hardening.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

The Package

Salary: Highly competitive base salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.

Bonus: Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, health coverage, and professional development support.

Work/Life Balance: A flexible hybrid working model, requiring only 2-3 days per week in our accessible Edinburgh office.

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