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# IT Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** VanRath
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Patch Management, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.vanrath.com/job/it-infrastructure-engineer-vr140826-1786539824/apply

## About the Role

We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with solid hands-on experience in a corporate or enterprise environment.

You are likely to have experience with several of the following:

 * Windows Server
 * Active Directory / Group Policy
 * Microsoft 365 / Azure
 * VMware or Hyper-V
 * Networking fundamentals - TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs
 * Backup and disaster recovery
 * Monitoring and infrastructure management tools
 * PowerShell or other scripting technologies
 * ITIL-based service environments
 * Infrastructure security and patching

Relevant Microsoft, VMware, Cisco or other industry certifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

## Description

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and improving a range of core IT infrastructure services. You will work closely with internal IT teams and stakeholders to ensure systems remain secure, reliable and highly available.

Typical responsibilities may include:

 * Supporting Windows Server environments and Active Directory
 * Managing Microsoft 365 and Azure services
 * Supporting virtualised environments such as VMware or Hyper-V
 * Monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure performance
 * Managing networking, connectivity and core infrastructure services
 * Supporting backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
 * Investigating and resolving escalated infrastructure incidents
 * Implementing infrastructure changes and technical improvements
 * Supporting security and patch management activities
 * Assisting with infrastructure projects, migrations and upgrades
 * Producing technical documentation and maintaining infrastructure standards, Temporary roles can be a great way to take control of your IT career, particularly if you're an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys variety and working in different technical environments.

A temporary/contract opportunity can offer:

 * Build industry specific relevant experience
 * The opportunity to work on interesting infrastructure projects
 * Exposure to different technologies, environments and organisations
 * Greater flexibility compared with permanent employment
 * The ability to build your professional network across Northern Ireland
 * The opportunity to strengthen your CV with valuable project experience
 * Potential for contract extensions or future opportunities
 * A chance to get into organisations and projects that may not regularly recruit permanent infrastructure specialists


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