Infrastructure Engineer

Introduction Our client are a medium sized consultancy looking to support their clients on both on prem and cloud environments. Our client is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a hands-on part in building, maintaining, and supporting clients' core systems and networks. From servers and cloud services to networking and automation tooling, you'll ensure their infrastructure remains secure, scalable, and highly available. Working Patterns: This role is based full time on site in Cheltenham Key responsibilities Design, implement, and support physical and virtual server environments. Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid setups. Administer enterprise networking components including firewalls, VPNs, switches, routing, and load balancing. Maintain identity and access management systems and enforce security best practices. Automate routine operational tasks using scripting or configuration management tools. Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure performance and reliability. Support disaster recovery strategies, backups, and business continuity operations. Troubleshoot critical infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis. Collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and software teams to support ongoing projects. Skills & experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in an infrastructure role. Strong background in Windows and/or Linux server administration. Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM). Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs). Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). Familiarity with monitoring and log management platforms (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, Nagios). Experience managing cloud platforms, especially AWS or Azure. Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (Least Privilege, Zero Trust). Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code skills (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and

backup/recovery tools. Additional benefits Flexible working arrangements. Provide expert financial guidance to help you select a pension plan tailored to your lifestyle. Company culture that places a premium on achieving a healthy work-life balance. Offer competitive bonuses and generous compensation packages. Prioritise traits such as curiosity and a good-natured sense of humour. Encourage and assist staff in participating in local community initiatives. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Buy/Sell holiday. Death in Service - 3x salary. Performance Bonus. Cycle to work scheme. Pension Scheme. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026.