Infrastructure Engineer

Recruit Right; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting an Infrastructure Engineer to maintain and support the UK-wide IT infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability and efficiency. You will work hands-on with Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, networking, Sophos security and Veeam backups.

You will troubleshoot issues, manage updates, support disaster recovery and compliance activities, and contribute to IT projects while developing PowerShell scripts to improve

Qualifications

• Hands-on infrastructure support/administration experience.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, firewalls and backup solutions.
• PowerShell scripting and hybrid identity knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the UK-wide IT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and manage updates/changes.
• Support disaster recovery and compliance activities; maintain technical documentation.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate processes.
• Act as escalation point for IT Technicians and coordinate with external support.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Virtualisation

Networking

Firewalls

Backup solutions

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid identity

IT security best practice

Tools

Sophos

Veeam

Intune

Job description

Vacancy Title: Infrastructure Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Cheshire Industry: Admin Support IT Support Salary: Basic + Benefits Start Date: 2026-11-04 REF: J91988930 Contact Name: Matt Martin Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago Infrastructure Engineer + £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Benefits + Medical Diagnostics Solutions + Market Leader + Long Term Career Opportunity + Liverpool

The Company

Our client is a well-established global provider of in-vitro diagnostic solutions, supporting healthcare professionals and laboratories worldwide. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation and reliability, the business plays an important role in improving clinical decision-making and patient care. As the organisation continues to develop its IT infrastructure and services, it is looking to strengthen its internal IT team.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Infrastructure Engineer to join the IT team, reporting directly to the IT Manager. You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the organisation's UK-wide IT infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and efficient. The role will involve hands-on management of Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, networking, Sophos security and Veeam backups. You will troubleshoot infrastructure issues, manage updates and changes, support disaster recovery and compliance activities, maintain technical documentation and develop PowerShell scripts to improve processes. You will also act as an escalation point for IT Technicians, work with external support partners and contribute to ongoing infrastructure projects.

The Person

We are looking for a proactive and technically capable Infrastructure Engineer with proven experience in a hands-on infrastructure support or administration role. You will have a good working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualisation, networking, firewalls and backup solutions, ideally with experience of Sophos, Veeam and Microsoft Intune. A working knowledge of PowerShell scripting, hybrid identity environments and IT security best practice would be advantageous. You will be a confident problem-solver, able to work independently, prioritise competing demands and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

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