Information Technology Engineer

Franklin Fitch; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is seeking an IT Engineer to design, implement and support the core IT infrastructure in a hybrid role across on-premises and cloud services. You’ll drive automation and ensure secure, high-performing network and systems environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PowerShell, Python or Bash, plus enterprise LAN, OSPF/BGP, Windows Server and Microsoft 365, and a pragmatic approach to DevOps and IaC initiatives.

Qualifications

• Automation experience with PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Git, Power Apps or Power Automate.
• Networking experience with enterprise LAN, OSPF and BGP.
• Windows Server administration and Microsoft 365 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise LAN infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing technologies including OSPF and BGP.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Support Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID.
• Contribute to infrastructure improvement and cloud migration projects.
• Maintain system security, performance and availability.
• Produce technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Work collaboratively across infrastructure and IT teams to deliver technical projects.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Git

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

IT Engineer | £40,000 - £45,000 + Company Bonus | Hybrid | MSP

This role offers a varied technical environment where you'll help design, improve and support business-critical infrastructure while driving efficiencies through scripting and automation. If you enjoy solving technical challenges and working across both network and systems technologies, this could be an ideal next step.

The Role

You'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation's core IT infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing network and systems environments. Working closely with technical teams across the business, you'll contribute to infrastructure projects, cloud adoption and ongoing automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise LAN infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing technologies including OSPF and BGP.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Support Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID.
• Contribute to infrastructure improvement and cloud migration projects.
• Maintain system security, performance and availability.
• Produce technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Work collaboratively across infrastructure and IT teams to deliver technical projects.

What We're Looking For

Automation

• PowerShell
• Python
• Bash
• Ansible, Terraform, Git, Power Apps or Power Automate

Networking

• Enterprise switching and LAN technologies
• OSPF and BGP
• QoS and traffic optimisation

Infrastructure

• Windows Server administration
• Microsoft 365
• macOS/MacBook administration
• Infrastructure as Code
• Automation and DevOps practices