Infrastructure Engineer

Origin8tive Ltd.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AXA Healthcare

Cycle to Work

Company EV Car Scheme

Pension contributions

Training budget

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Origin8tive Ltd. is seeking a proactive Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support critical IT infrastructure across client environments.

You will work autonomously and with cross-team groups to deliver reliable, scalable systems and resolve complex issues. Ideal candidates have knowledge of networking, virtualization, scripting and IaC tools, plus experience with backups, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• System administration/support background.
• Experience taking the lead on IT project deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement IT infrastructure solutions (physical and virtual).
• Maintain and support deployed IT infrastructure.
• Document all deployed, monitored, and supported infrastructure.

Skills

Networking

Virtualisation

Scripting

Backup

Agile

Source control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Ansible/AWX

Gitlab/Bitbucket

NetBackup/Veeam

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, detail-orientated Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of critical IT infrastructure for organisational and customer environments. Successful candidates will be capable of both autonomous and collaborative work, demonstrate an aptitude for problem-solving, possess excellent time-management skills, and have a genuine desire to learn new tools and technology stacks. Ideal candidates will also have experience or interest in networking, containerisation, automation, and cloud solutions to varying levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are looking to progress their careers in Infrastructure development, delivery, and management.

Key responibilities

Design and Implementation:

• Planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions (physical and virtual).
• Ensuring timely delivery of solutions, aligned to customer requirements.

Maintenance and Support:

• Ongoing maintenance and support of deployed IT infrastructure.
• Timely troubleshooting and resolution of reported IT Infrastructure issues.
• Regular system health monitoring and maintenance, including backups, patch-management/vulnerability management, and software/hardware upgrades in line with lifecycle management.

Documentation:

• Creation, development, and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for all deployed, monitored, and supported infrastructure.
• Documentation of critical incidents, and steps taken to redress related issues.

Automation:

• Development and maintenance of scripts and/or automation tools used to increase efficiency of common system administration tasks.
  

Required skills & qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• System administration/support background.
• Experience taking the lead on IT project deliveries.

Technical:

Mature knowledge in the following areas:

• Networking (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell).
• Networking technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc).
• Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Scripting/IaC tools (Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH).
• Backup technologies (NetBackup/Veeam).

Non-technical:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-team function.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Knowledge and use of Source Control (Gitlab, BitBucket).
• Experience working in an Agile team.

General requirements

• Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team or customer meetings, events, and training activities.
• Maintain professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities, including mandatory training.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, commensurate with the level of skill and competence of this post, to assist with the smooth running of the business.
• Understand, comply with, and ensure adherence to organisational standards, particularly those related to security, privacy, and ethics.

Salary & benefits

• Base salary: Up to £78,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Time to recharge: 25 days of annual leave, plus all bank holidays.
• Health first: AXA Healthcare coverage* and a Cycle to Work scheme to keep you feeling your best.
• Green travel: Drive electric with our Company EV Car Scheme*.
• Future planning: Secure company pension contributions to help you save for tomorrow.
• Continuous growth: Invest in your career with a dedicated training package and budget, alongside excellent career advancement and support.

* Exact package elements vary depending on the grading of the role.