Infrastructure Engineer

VIQU IT; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract in Crawley, England. This role requires Inside IR35 compliance and involves strong hands-on expertise with VxRail and VMware NSX/NSX-T. The ideal candidate will deliver BAU support and manage infrastructure projects while collaborating with team members. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential. The daily rate ranges from £500 to £550.

Benefits

Referral bonus of up to £1,000

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with VxRail and VMware NSX / NSX-T is essential.
• Experience supporting both BAU and project-based workloads.
• Nutanix experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BAU support across core infrastructure platforms.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects.
• Manage and maintain VxRail and NSX/NSX-T technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Perform on-site work in West Sussex as required.

Skills

VxRail

VMware NSX / NSX-T

Hyper-converged infrastructure

BAU support

Strong communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer – Hybrid – Inside IR35 – 6‑month contract

We have a large utilities customer who is currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their infrastructure team on a 6‑month contract. This role is Inside IR35 and requires occasional on‑site presence in West Sussex.

The Infrastructure Engineer will be supporting both BAU operations and project delivery work within a hyper‑converged environment. Strong hands‑on experience with VxRail and VMware NSX / NSX‑T is essential. Exposure to Nutanix is a bonus but not required.

Infrastructure Engineer Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with VxRail
• Expertise with VMware NSX / NSX‑T
• Ability to work confidently in hyper‑converged infrastructure environments
• Experience supporting both BAU and project‑based workloads
• Nutanix experience (desirable, not essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities

• Deliver BAU support across core infrastructure platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and service availability.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, including upgrades, deployments, and enhancements within a hyper‑converged environment.
• Manage and maintain VxRail and NSX/NSX‑T technologies, troubleshooting complex issues and optimising configurations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, providing technical expertise and ensuring smooth delivery of infrastructure solutions.
• Perform on‑site work in West Sussex as required, including hands‑on diagnostics, system maintenance, and project support.

Infrastructure Engineer Role Overview

• Position: Infrastructure Engineer
• Type: 6‑Month Contract
• Location: Hybrid with ad‑hoc travel to West Sussex
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Rate: £500‑£550 per day

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