Senior Infrastructure Engineer

An opportunity has arisen to join a technology-focused engineering business. This is a fully office-based role where you'll be part of a close-knit IT team delivering real impact - supporting critical national infrastructure and working with both cutting-edge hardware and software.

This position offers hands-on involvement in high-availability systems, infrastructure automation, and complex problem-solving, rather than just routine support. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to vital services, this role could be a perfect fit., * Providing 3rd line support across IT infrastructure, resolving complex issues via a ticketing system.

• Managing on-premises infrastructure including VMware clusters, SANs, firewalls, and switches.
• Working on infrastructure automation using tools like PowerShell, Git, and Ansible.
• Leading and delivering internal and customer-facing IT projects.
• Maintaining infrastructure through patching, upgrades, testing, and proactive monitoring.
• Implementing IT security policies and VPN solutions in line with compliance standards.
• Supporting ISO 27001 compliance, risk management, and audit readiness.
• Assisting with disaster recovery planning and business continuity measures.
• Overseeing IT asset management, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation and delivering occasional user training.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems creatively and working in a collaborative, in-person team environment. This is not a remote or hybrid position - full-time presence in the office is essential.

You should have:

• 5+ years' experience in IT infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on experience managing VMware environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
• Exposure to automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or CI/CD workflows.
• A solid understanding of IT security best practices and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting or maintaining ISO 27001 or similar frameworks.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.