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# IT Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Doncasters Group
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Linux Servers, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Veeam, Vmware
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/it-infrastructure-engineer/doncasters-group-job108196125

## About the Role

Are you a hands-on infrastructure expert who thrives on solving problems, driving improvements and sharing technical knowledge?, * Strong hands-on expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server, Active Directory and core infrastructure services, with experience in VMware and/or Hyper-V, server, storage and hybrid data-centre environments.

 * Strong enterprise networking and firewall troubleshooting skills across multi-vendor environments, with the ability to lead complex incidents, deliver root-cause analysis and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
 * Relevant certifications in Microsoft, Veeam, VMware, Hyper-V, Linux, networking, security or automation are advantageous.

## Description

We are looking for a hands-on Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Infrastructure & Operations function, supporting and evolving our European technology environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad hybrid infrastructure estate spanning Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, Windows and Linux servers, virtualisation, enterprise networking, backup and disaster recovery.

You will play a key role in maintaining secure, resilient and reliable IT services while contributing to major infrastructure transformation programmes, platform modernisation, automation and continual service improvement., * Cloud, Microsoft 365 & Identity: Administer and secure Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Active Directory services, supporting cloud governance, identity management and access controls.

 * Server & Virtualisation: Maintain Windows and Linux servers, core infrastructure services, VMware and Hyper-V environments, ensuring platform reliability, security and performance.
 * Backup & Disaster Recovery: Manage and improve backup and recovery solutions, including Veeam and Rubrik, supporting disaster recovery testing, immutable backups and cyber resilience.
 * Infrastructure Transformation: Contribute to infrastructure migrations, data centre modernisation, platform upgrades, site consolidation and hybrid cloud initiatives.
 * Automation & Monitoring: Develop scripts and automation using PowerShell and other tools, while improving infrastructure monitoring, endpoint management and operational efficiency.
 * Networking & Security: Support enterprise networking, firewalls, endpoint security, vulnerability remediation and privileged access management.
 * Incident Management & Service Improvement: Troubleshoot complex technical issues, contribute to major incident resolution and root-cause analysis, and identify opportunities to improve service reliability.
 * Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures, collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, and share knowledge to strengthen infrastructure standards and team capability.