Infrastructure Engineer

La Fosse Associates; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join its internal team. This role supports on-premise and cloud infrastructure across multiple UK sites, ensuring high availability of services and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a strong technical background in VMware, Azure, and networking, along with excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development, with a salary range of £45,000 – £50,000 plus additional compensation for on-call duties.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar infrastructure role.
• Strong technical background in VMware, vSphere, Veeam, Azure, M365, Active Directory, and Windows OS.
• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, and IP traffic.
• Experience with ITIL practices and helpdesk environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support infrastructure including VMware, storage, networking, routers, switches, and Azure cloud environments.
• Provide 1st to 3rd line support across hardware, software, and communication systems.
• Monitor live environments and ensure high availability of services.
• Configure and maintain backups, anti‑virus systems, and network security.
• Administer Windows AD domains and back‑office systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and adhere to change control procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements.
• Mentor junior staff and support service desk operations.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours support and site visits as required.

Skills

VMware

vSphere

Veeam

Azure

M365

Active Directory

Windows OS

Networking

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Location: Midlands-based with travel to multiple UK sites

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 On-call / overtime pay + TOIL

Work Type: Full-time, hybrid working available

Sector: IT / Infrastructure / Cloud Services

Overview

A dynamic and growing organisation is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join its internal IT team. This is a hands‑on role supporting both on‑premise and cloud‑based infrastructure across multiple UK sites. You’ll be responsible for maintaining core systems, resolving technical issues, and contributing to the continuous improvement of IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support infrastructure including VMware, storage, networking, routers, switches, and Azure cloud environments.
• Provide 1st to 3rd line support across hardware, software, and communication systems.
• Monitor live environments and ensure high availability of services.
• Configure and maintain backups, anti‑virus systems, and network security.
• Administer Windows AD domains and back‑office systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and adhere to change control procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements.
• Mentor junior staff and support service desk operations.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours support and site visits as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar infrastructure role.
• Strong technical background in VMware, vSphere, Veeam, Azure, M365, Active Directory, and Windows OS.
• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, and IP traffic.
• Experience with ITIL practices and helpdesk environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel between UK sites and respond to on‑call duties.

What to Expect

• A collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill growth.
• Travel between regional offices (e.g., Midlands, London) may be required.
• Overtime and on‑call work compensated with TOIL or pay.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.