Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A global organization is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for a permanent role in Gloucester. This position focuses on IT infrastructure solutions, requiring expertise in networking protocols and scripting tools. Successful candidates will participate in planning, implementing, and maintaining IT systems. Join a dynamic team and secure a long-term opportunity in a high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with various networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Proficiency in scripting and infrastructure as code tools.
• Strong system administration skills in Microsoft and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Maintain and support deployed IT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve reported IT Infrastructure issues.
• Monitor and maintain system health including backups and updates.

Skills

Knowledge of Networking technologies and protocols

Experience with Scripting/IaC tools (Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH)

System Administration (Microsoft, Linux)

Ability to obtain SC Clearance

Job description

Our client, a global organisation, urgently requires an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

In order to be successful, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Knowledge within Networking technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc)
• Scripting/IaC tools (Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH)
• System Administration (Microsoft, Linux)
• Able to obtain SC Clearance

Within this role, you will be responsible for

• Supporting the planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions (physical and virtual)
• Ensuring timely delivery of solutions, aligned to customer requirements
• 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
• 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
• Development and maintenance of scripts and/or automation tools used to increase efficiency of common system administration tasks

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract, within a high profile and dynamic organisation.