Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A global legal organization is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for a 6-month contract in Glasgow/Remote. The role focuses on business-as-usual server support while increasing involvement in projects requiring server expertise, such as migrations to the cloud. Candidates should have strong experience with Windows Server and VMware vSphere, alongside server environment management skills. This role offers competitive compensation and requires commitment to a flexible shift pattern spanning Friday to Monday.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Windows Server (2019/2022) required.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere is essential.
• Solid knowledge of GPO, DNS, and DHCP necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Windows Server environments (up to 2019 / 2022).
• Manage and support VMware vSphere 8 virtualised infrastructure.
• Monitor, administer, and maintain servers within server and communications rooms.

Skills

Windows Server (2019/2022)

VMware vSphere

GPO

DNS

DHCP

Dell hardware

UPS and PDU systems

LAN/WAN technologies

Azure Cloud

PowerShell scripting

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer - 6 - month contract - Glasgow/Remote - Inside IR35

My client, a global legal organisation, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join a newly established IT Workplace Server team. The role will be primarily focused on BAU server support, alongside involvement in key projects requiring server expertise, including on-premises to cloud migrations.

You will be responsible for responding to 3rd line requests that come through during the day and ensure handover to the following team once your shift is complete.

Required experience from the Infrastructure Engineer

• Working Hours: Friday - Monday - 12-hour shifts - 4 days per week
• Must have strong experience with Windows Server (2019/2022)
• Must have hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere
• Solid in‑depth knowledge of GPO, DNS, and DHCP
• Must have experience with Dell computer and storage hardware
• Working knowledge of UPS and PDU systems
• An understanding of LAN / WAN technologies
• Experience supporting enterprise server and storage environments
• Exposure to Azure Cloud and/or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Working knowledge of security protocols and best practices
• Scripting skills (PowerShell) are desirable but not essential

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer

• Support and maintain Windows Server environments (up to 2019 / 2022)
• Manage and support VMware vSphere 8 virtualised infrastructure
• Monitor, administer, and maintain servers within server and communications rooms
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management
• Creating and maintaining procedural documentation

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