IT Support and Infrastructure Engineer

Spectrum Medical Ltd
Gloucester, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Confluence
Azure
Cloud Computing
Linux
Disaster Recovery
DNS
VMware ESX Servers
Hyper-V
Networking Hardware
Microsoft Software
Windows Server
SharePoint
SQL Databases
Virtualization Technology
Wide Area Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Fortinet
Veeam
VMware

Job description

About the Role

We re looking for an IT Infrastructure & Support Engineer to join our global IT team. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on support and infrastructure operations, supporting critical systems across servers, networking, cloud, and security.

You ll work closely with senior engineers to ensure our environment remains secure, reliable, and scalable, while also playing a key role in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project delivery. What You ll Be Doing

Infrastructure Operations

  • Support day-to-day operation of servers, storage, networking, and cloud platforms
  • Perform system health checks and proactively flag issues
  • Carry out approved maintenance and configuration changes

Incident & Service Management

  • Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and requests
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues
  • Escalate recurring or design-level issues with clear documentation

Security & Compliance

  • Apply patching, access controls, and security configurations
  • Support ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials initiatives
  • Assist with audit preparation and evidence gathering

Networking

  • Support LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi environments
  • Assist with configuration of firewalls, switches, and network devices
  • Monitor performance and highlight capacity or reliability risks

Cloud & Virtualisation

  • Support Azure and virtualised environments (VMware/Hyper-V)
  • Provision systems using standardised build templates
  • Monitor usage and identify optimisation opportunities

Disaster Recovery & Backup

  • Support DR solutions and backup systems
  • Participate in failover testing and document outcomes

Collaboration & Improvement

  • Work with global IT teams to deliver consistent standards
  • Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and process improvement
  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency

What We re Looking For

Experience

  • 4+ years in a Level 2 (or higher) IT support/infrastructure role
  • Experience contributing to infrastructure projects (builds, testing, rollout)

Technical Skills

  • Strong working knowledge across:
  • Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Defender
  • Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server/Windows 11
  • VMware ESXi, Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi)
  • Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP)
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 stack (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams Calling)

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to Linux, SQL, or scripting/automation
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and tools (eg HaloITSM, NinjaOne, Confluence)
  • Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Fortinet, CompTIA, etc.)

Requirements

Experience

  • 4+ years in a Level 2 (or higher) IT support/infrastructure role
  • Experience contributing to infrastructure projects (builds, testing, rollout)

Technical Skills

  • Strong working knowledge across:
  • Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Defender
  • Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server/Windows 11
  • VMware ESXi, Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi)
  • Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP)
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 stack (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams Calling)

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to Linux, SQL, or scripting/automation
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and tools (eg HaloITSM, NinjaOne, Confluence)
  • Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Fortinet, CompTIA, etc.)

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