IT Infrastructure Engineer

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Leicester, UK

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Active Directory Microsoft Azure Backup Devices Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Firmware Monitoring of Systems Microsoft Servers Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Server Administration

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Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Backup and Restore Cloud Platform System System Availability Information Technology Performance Monitor Patch Management Data Management Veeam Vmware

Job description

Key Skills

VMWare
Windows Server

What You’ll Be Doing

Core Infrastructure & Server Management

Support and maintain Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
Manage server patching, upgrades and lifecycle activities across physical and virtual estates.
Monitor system performance, capacity and availability to ensure optimal operation.
Administer and optimise VMware vSphere environments (hosts, clusters, VMs).
Ensure resilience, high availability and performance across virtual platforms.

Storage & Backup

Support enterprise storage platforms including provisioning and performance monitoring.
Manage backup platforms, scheduling and recovery testing.
Contribute to disaster recovery documentation and failover testing activities.
Administer Azure IaaS services including Virtual Machines, storage, networking and access controls.
Support hybrid identity configurations and integration between cloud and on-prem environments.
Apply best practice around governance, security, resilience and cost optimisation.

Security & Service Improvement

Maintain secure configurations across infrastructure platforms.
Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements.
Act as an escalation point for infrastructure-related incidents.
Identify opportunities for automation, monitoring improvements and operational efficiency.

Projects & Enhancements

Deliver upgrades, migrations and platform improvements.
Support infrastructure transformation and cloud roadmap initiatives.
Work closely with senior engineers and architects on strategic programmes.

What We’re Looking For

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Server technologies (Windows Server, AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP).
Experience administering VMware vSphere environments.
Proven experience managing patching cycles and firmware upgrades.
Experience supporting enterprise storage solutions.
Knowledge of backup technologies and recovery testing.
Exposure to Azure infrastructure services and hybrid integration.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across server, storage, virtualisation and cloud environments.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
PowerShell scripting for automation.
Experience with Azure patch management tools.
Exposure to enterprise backup solutions (e.g. Veeam, Rubrik or similar).
Experience participating in disaster recovery testing.

Requirements

VMWare
Windows Server, * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Server technologies (Windows Server, AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP).
Experience administering VMware vSphere environments.
Proven experience managing patching cycles and firmware upgrades.
Experience supporting enterprise storage solutions.
Knowledge of backup technologies and recovery testing.
Exposure to Azure infrastructure services and hybrid integration.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across server, storage, virtualisation and cloud environments.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
PowerShell scripting for automation.
Experience with Azure patch management tools.
Exposure to enterprise backup solutions (e.g. Veeam, Rubrik or similar).
Experience participating in disaster recovery testing.