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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Ellison Institute, LLC - **Location:** Oxford, UK - **Salary:** £56,730.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Runbook, Server Administration, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Vcenter, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Network Server, Azure Resource Manager, Cisco, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5870797713 ## About the Role * Experience administering Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server and Azure resources. * Deploying and managing virtualised environments using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter. * Knowledge of server and storage hardware technologies. * Strong understanding of core networking services, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls and VPN connectivity. * Proven experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking and cloud services. * Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patching and infrastructure lifecycle management. * Experience with enterprise storage, SAN/NAS and backup solutions. * Experience using scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Bash or Python. * Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, alerting and incident resolution. * Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: * Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS or other public-cloud platforms. * Experience using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools. * Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines. * Knowledge of cyber security controls, vulnerability remediation and privileged access management. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or container platforms. * Experience supporting hybrid-cloud environments and cloud migration projects. * Relevant technical certifications, such as Microsoft, VMware, Cisco or Oracle Cloud. ## Description EIT are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and support secure, reliable and scalable IT infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid-cloud and cloud environments. Working closely with Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Software Engineering teams, you will maintain core server, storage, virtualisation, backup and cloud services supporting enterprise applications, scientific research and AI workloads., * Design, implement and maintain server, storage, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure. * Administer Windows Server, Linux and Microsoft Azure services, including identity and access-management components. * Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter environments. * Support core infrastructure services including DNS, DHCP, backup, disaster recovery and monitoring. * Manage server patching, upgrades, lifecycle replacement and capacity planning. * Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents, problems and service requests. * Maintain secure infrastructure configurations in line with cyber-security and audit requirements. * Support hybrid-cloud connectivity and integration with OCI, Azure and other cloud services where required. * Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks and operational procedures. * Identify and deliver infrastructure automation, resilience and service-improvement opportunities. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## 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) - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)