Infrastructure Engineer

Oscar Associates (UK) Ltd
London, United Kingdom
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£60,000 - £65,000
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory User Authentication Microsoft Azure Backup Devices Cloud Computing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Failover Clustering Github Hyper-V
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Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Windows Servers Networking Basics Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Azure Active Directory Cloud Services TCP/IP Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Bicep Fortinet Terraform Vmware

Job description

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing technology team in London, supporting and developing a Microsoft-based hybrid infrastructure environment.

The role will focus on maintaining and improving on-premises Windows Server infrastructure alongside Microsoft Azure services. You will work across cloud infrastructure, virtualisation and identity management, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and highly available.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Microsoft infrastructure background who is looking to develop their Azure expertise and take greater ownership of the systems they support., * Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure across on-premises and Azure environments.

  • Manage Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including identity synchronisation, authentication and access management.
  • Support Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage and identity services.
  • Maintain Hyper-V virtualisation environments, including Windows Failover Clustering and performance optimisation.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance, investigating and resolving server, networking and connectivity issues.
  • Manage infrastructure patching, upgrades, maintenance and security improvements.
  • Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine administration and improve operational efficiency.
  • Support infrastructure resilience, including backup, disaster recovery and availability processes.
  • Work alongside development teams to support application hosting and infrastructure deployments.

Requirements

Microsoft Azure, Problem Solving, * 3-5 years’ experience working within an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator or similar position.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server environments.
  • Practical experience administering Microsoft Azure, particularly virtual machines, networking, storage and identity services.
  • Experience managing Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Hands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualisation and Windows Failover Clustering.
  • Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls.
  • Experience using PowerShell for scripting and infrastructure automation.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve infrastructure issues independently.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with Fortinet firewall technologies.
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery and infrastructure security best practices.
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus., * Active Directory
  • Cloud Services & Infrastructure
  • Communication Skills
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Windows OS
  • Networking Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • VMware Administration and Virtualization
  • Windows Server Administration

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