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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Dataspire Solutions Ltd - **Location:** Pendlebury, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £55,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, DevOps, High-Level Architecture, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Routing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Backup and Restore, Wireless Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), CIS Benchmarks, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5836604876 ## About the Role * We need strong hands-on delivery experience across networking and server infrastructure in an MSP, education, or multi-site environment. * We need demonstrable experience with HPE Aruba or Cisco Meraki; proven configuration and deployment experience with at least one is essential. * We need confidence configuring and commissioning managed switching, routing, VLANs, and enterprise wireless. * We need solid firewall experience, including rule sets, VPNs, and applying security baselines. * We need proven Windows Server build and configuration experience, including core roles. * We need practical virtualisation experience with Hyper-V or VMware, including VM provisioning and migration. * We need experience implementing storage and backup, including restore and recovery testing. * We need demonstrable experience leading, or acting as technical lead on, cutovers, migrations, or go-live events, including planning rollback. * We need the ability to translate high-level designs into detailed, sequenced implementation plans. * We need clear, disciplined technical documentation suitable for operational handover. * We need a calm, structured approach under pressure, with sound judgement on when to escalate. * We need a full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across England, and occasionally Wales and Scotland. * We need willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and maintain a clean record. * Vendor certifications in networking, server, or virtualisation would be desirable. * Experience across both HPE Aruba and Cisco Meraki would be desirable. * SSSTS, ECS card, or other relevant site safety qualifications would be desirable. * Experience working with schools, colleges, or multi-academy trusts would be desirable. * Knowledge of DfE standards, NCSC guidance, KCSIE, Cyber Essentials, or education safeguarding requirements would be desirable. * Experience working on live construction or building site environments would be desirable. * Experience mentoring, coaching, or peer reviewing other engineers would be desirable. * Interest in automation, scripting, and repeatable build methods would be desirable. ## Description * We lead complex project workstreams across networking, wireless, firewalls, servers, virtualisation, storage, backup, and security. * We translate high-level designs into detailed implementation plans, task sequences, validation steps, and rollback approaches. * We act as technical lead during cutovers, migrations, and go-live events, owning success criteria, communication points, and rollback options. * We configure and commission core infrastructure including switching, routing, VLANs, enterprise wireless, firewalls, server builds, hypervisors, storage, and backup platforms. * We carry out structured testing, validation, and evidence capture before handover. * We handle third-line escalation during project delivery. * We review documentation produced by engineers and ensure it is suitable for operational handover to Systems Operations. * We work with Project Managers and the PMO on planning, progress, change control, and risk tracking. * We work with Solutions Design to clarify design intent and feed back practical improvements. * We work with Systems Operations to ensure monitoring, backup, and support readiness are in place at go-live. * We identify delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers early and escalate with the right information. * We mentor and coach Associate and Implementation Engineers, raising technical and documentation standards. * We contribute to implementation standards, build guides, and configuration baselines. * We work safely and methodically on customer and construction sites, following site rules and safe working practices. 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