Infrastructure Engineer

Our client is seeking a motivated Infrastructure Solutions Engineer with deep expertise in on-premises virtualisation - specifically Microsoft Hyper-V - to join their growing team. The role involves leading 3rd-line support, managing complex client infrastructures, and delivering strategic on-prem and hybrid IT solutions. The Solutions Engineer will act as a technical leader within the team, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the highest levels of service., * Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support across VMware and Hyper-V environments, physical server infrastructure, networking, and security. Act as the primary escalation point for the engineering team.

• Project Ownership: Lead end-to-end infrastructure projects - including VMware-to-Hyper-V migrations, ESXi upgrades, P2V/V2V migrations, SAN/NAS deployments, and on-prem to hybrid cloud transitions - ensuring successful and timely delivery.
• Client Interaction: Work closely with clients to understand their on-premises infrastructure needs and provide tailored solutions. Manage expectations and guide clients through technical implementations.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers on virtualisation best practices, troubleshooting methodologies and career development.
• Security & Compliance: Lead the design and implementation of security solutions including firewalls, endpoint protection, and network segmentation across on-prem environments.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of virtualisation configurations, runbooks, and DR plans. Provide clients with performance reports and infrastructure recommendations.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, our client cannot provide sponsorship.

Experience working for an MSP in a project delivery focused role is essential for this position., * Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Hyper-V essential- including Failover Clustering, Live Migration, Replica, and Virtual Switch configuration - is essential

• Experience with P2V, V2V, and cross-platform migrations (VMware ? Hyper-V)
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs and WDS
• In-depth experience with backup and DR solutions (Veeam in particular, plus Cove and Acronis) across virtualised environments
• Proficient in storage solutions including Dell PowerVault and Synology (LUNs, RAID, iSCSI, storage pools)
• Strong networking skills: VLANs, subnetting, TCP/IP, LAGs, VPNs, and firewall management (Fortinet, Juniper, Watchguard, Palo Alto)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Azure Backup) as a complement to on-prem infrastructure
• Experience with endpoint protection platforms including Microsoft Defender and Sophos

The Package

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm
• Quarterly and annual staff awards, funded social events, referral bonuses
• Flexible working
• 22 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with tenure
• Continual professional development and learning opportunities
• Up to £60,000 DOE