Infrastructure Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology organisation is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to design, deliver, and support robust IT infrastructure. This position demands a hands‑on and organized individual eager to expand their technical skills, with experience in networking, automation, virtualization, or cloud technologies being advantageous. Tasks include building infrastructure solutions and resolving issues efficiently. Opportunities for travel and professional development are also offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity for UK travel

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Background in system administration or support.
• Experience delivering or leading IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of networking (Cisco, Juniper, etc.) and core protocols.

Responsibilities

• Designing and supporting physical and virtual infrastructure solutions.
• Investigating and resolving infrastructure issues efficiently.
• Managing system health through backups, monitoring, and upgrades.
• Producing clear documentation for processes and incidents.

Skills

Networking

Automation

Virtualisation

Cloud technologies

Scripting (Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Windows Administration

Linux Administration

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Backup technologies (NetBackup, Veeam)

Job description

We are partnering with a growing technology organisation to hire an Infrastructure Engineer who can play a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting robust IT infrastructure across both internal and customer environments. This role would suit someone who is hands‑on, organised, and eager to broaden their technical skill set. Exposure to networking, automation, virtualisation, or cloud technologies is highly beneficial.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, building, and supporting physical and virtual infrastructure solutions
• Investigating and resolving infrastructure issues efficiently
• Managing system health through backups, patching, monitoring, and lifecycle upgrades
• Producing clear documentation for infrastructure, processes, and incidents
• Creating scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Background in system administration or support
• Experience delivering or leading IT infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of networking (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell) and core protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Hands‑on experience with virtualisation platforms (VMware or Hyper‑V)
• Scripting/IaC skills (Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Comfortable with both Windows and Linux administration
• Knowledge of backup technologies such as NetBackup or Veeam

Nice to Have

• Experience with Git‑based source control (GitLab, Bitbucket)
• Familiarity working within Agile teams

Personal Qualities

• Highly organised with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Calm under pressure and committed to delivering high‑quality service
• Customer‑focused with a proactive approach to problem solving

Additional Information

• Occasional UK travel may be required
• Must have active DV Clearance
• Ongoing training and professional development is encouraged

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.