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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Digital Waffle - **Location:** Leicester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815156268-it-infrastructure-engineer ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)