Infrastructure Engineer

Lorien; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Compute Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure & Operations team. This role involves deploying and managing server and storage systems, ensuring high performance and security. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with partners and internal teams to deliver exceptional IT services. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and a chance to contribute to impactful projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about IT infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to cutting-edge IT systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT or Computer Science is required.
• Certifications in Microsoft, VMware, ITIL, or Cloud technologies are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage server and storage systems ensuring performance and availability.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance IT services.

Skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Scripting skills (Python, Terraform, Ansible)

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

Information security understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SCCM

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Lorien

Sourcing Consultant at Lorien: Empowering Businesses with Strategic Procurement Solutions

Job Title: Compute Engineer

Location: London (Preferred)

Job Type: contract Outside IR35

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Compute Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team. The role involves deploying and managing server and storage systems, ensuring strong performance, high availability, and secure infrastructure. You will also collaborate with external partners and internal teams to maintain and improve IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Server System Deployment: Install, configure, and optimize server systems as per technical requirements.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor and plan for hardware or resource constraints; recommend necessary upgrades.
• Security Management: Apply security best practices including firewalls, patching, access controls, and intrusion prevention.
• Vendor Collaboration: Liaise with external service providers to execute changes with minimal business disruption.
• Performance Monitoring: Track system performance against KPIs and generate regular reports.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain system documentation and contribute to internal standards and procedures.
• Tooling: Implement and manage system monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SCCM, scripting frameworks).
• Storage Administration: Manage enterprise storage platforms and ensure data availability and performance.
• Backup & Recovery: Perform regular data backups, validate recovery procedures, and ensure disaster readiness.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications in Microsoft, VMware, ITIL, Cloud, or storage technologies are desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities in compute and storage environments.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux server administration.
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Understanding of information security, compliance, and risk management.

Experience

• Experience with enterprise hardware (servers, storage, network devices).
• Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with enterprise-class datacentre operations and support tools.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a fast-paced, global environment with meaningful responsibilities from day one.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of cutting-edge IT systems and infrastructure projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values growth and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with career development opportunities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting