Infrastructure Engineer

Roc Search GmbH; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for a 6-month contract in Barnoldswick. The role involves leading infrastructure modernization initiatives, including server migrations, and managing hypervisor platforms like VMware and Nutanix. The successful candidate will also provide mentorship within the IT team and support endpoint management tasks. Candidates should have strong experience in hybrid cloud infrastructure, along with relevant industry certifications. This position promotes hybrid working with three days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in hybrid cloud infrastructure and system administration.
• Proven experience with VMware and Nutanix virtualisation technologies.
• Solid background in Windows Server migrations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead server migrations and upgrades.
• Manage VMware and Nutanix hypervisor platforms.
• Implement network segmentation concepts.

Skills

Hybrid cloud infrastructure

VMware

Nutanix

Windows Server migrations

Network security

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VCP, NCA, NCP, CCNA

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Autopilot

Entra ID

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)

Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire

Hybrid working: 3 days onsite per week Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT team on a 6-month contract. This role will play a key part in infrastructure modernisation, including server migrations, hypervisor platform management, and endpoint management across a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will also provide technical support and mentorship within the wider IT function.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Virtualisation

• Lead and support server migrations and upgrades
• Manage and support VMware and Nutanix hypervisor platforms
• Deliver and manage a hypervisor migration to Nutanix

Endpoint & Identity Management

• Administration and support of Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, and Entra ID
• Device provisioning and lifecycle management

Networking & Security

• Implement and support network segmentation concepts such as VLANs

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in hybrid cloud infrastructure and system administration
• Proven hands‑on experience with VMware and Nutanix virtualisation technologies
• Solid background in Windows Server migrations and upgrades
• Experience implementing and maintaining network security
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and analytical skills

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VCP, NCA, NCP, CCNA, or equivalent
• Previous experience in enterprise IT and hybrid cloud environments

Experience working within structured IT teams and change‑controlled environments