Infrastructure Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support advanced hardware and software technologies. This role involves 3rd Line support and system maintenance, requiring strong skills in Cyber Security and Windows environments. The ideal candidate will be flexible, resourceful, and detail-oriented, committed to delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cyber Security and Windows environments is crucial.
• Knowledge of VMware and SAN management is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Service Desk on escalated issues and provide support.
• Administer and maintain network and infrastructure systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot server and network performance.

Skills

Security Infrastructure

Cyber Security best practices

Windows Desktop environments

Windows Server OS

Networking systems and services

Virtualization technologies

Information Security best practices

Backup and Disaster Recovery systems

On-premise Active Directory

Cloud Entra ID environments

Tools

Microsoft SCCM

Microsoft Intune

Sophos systems

Cloud hosting platforms

Apple iOS technologies

Job description

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Our client is a leading consultancy business with approximately 1,200 staff across multiple sites. They are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support cutting-edge hardware, software, and infrastructure technologies. This role involves a mix of 3rd Line/infrastructure support and system maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must be flexible, agile, resourceful, and possess excellent communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer include:

1. Collaborating with the Service Desk team on escalated issues, providing support, and sharing knowledge
2. Administering and maintaining network and infrastructure systems
3. Managing VMware infrastructure and SANs
4. Monitoring and troubleshooting server and network performance
5. Creating and maintaining high-quality documentation, manuals, and procedures
6. Conducting site visits as required
7. Applying knowledge of Information Security to safeguard company data and systems from threats

Ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Security Infrastructure
• Cyber Security best practices
• Windows Desktop environments, including the latest Windows versions
• Windows Server OS
• Networking systems and services
• Virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V
• Information Security best practices
• Backup and Disaster Recovery systems
• On-premise Active Directory and Cloud Entra ID environments

Additional beneficial experience includes:

• Microsoft SCCM and Microsoft Intune for software and OS deployment
• Sophos systems such as Cloud management, MDR, Firewalls, and Access Points
• Cloud hosting platforms like Microsoft Azure and Cloud Antivirus
• Apple iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS technologies

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Candidates will be contacted within 3 working days; if you do not hear back within this period, your application has been unsuccessful.

MARS Recruitment specializes in Engineering & IT recruitment, working with companies across the UK. We provide both employment services for temporary/contract roles and permanent roles.