Senior Infrastructure Engineer
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Job description
An experienced and motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer is needed to help shape and deliver the IT systems that support their Birmingham based organisation. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a high-responsibility, technically demanding environment.
Core Responsibilities
Maintain and support IT infrastructure across the organisation Provide expertise across compute, storage, networking, cloud, and virtualisation technologies Mentor & guide Infrastructure Engineers Manage infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and aligned to the organisation's strategic goals Act as 3rd line escalation for complex incidents Deputise for the Infrastructure Manager and contribute to long-term technical direction Ensure infrastructure is secure, resilient, and compliant with standards (e.g. NIST, Cyber Essentials) Oversee data centres, LAN/WAN and cloud networks, telephony, and virtual platforms Manage third-party suppliers and maintain operational standards Essential Skills
Requirements
Proven senior-level IT infrastructure experience Strong knowledge of Windows, Unix/Linux, cloud platforms (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS), and networking technologies Experience with firewalls, endpoint protection, backup systems, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 Project management skills with strong documentation and communication ITIL qualification and experience with change, incident, and release management Experience managing suppliers and third-party vendors Strong problem-solving skills The Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer will be a strong communicator to technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to build trusted relationships in a continuous learning and innovative environment. You will influence systems strategy and drive technical excellence across this Birmingham based organisation.
Keywords: Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, NIST, Cyber Essentials, LAN/WAN/Cloud, virtualisation platforms, Windows, Unix, Cloud Platforms, PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, Firewalls, M365, ITIL, Birmingham, West Midlands
