Infrastructure Engineer

Transport for London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public transport authority in London is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to manage core systems and improve infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft technologies and VMware, ensuring stability and compliance. This role includes on-call responsibilities and offers excellent benefits including free travel and a final salary pension scheme.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Free travel on the TfL network

30 days annual leave

Private healthcare discounted scheme

Retail and travel offers

Qualifications

• Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure and VMware technologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft server environments.
• Ability to work on-call for 24/7 services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily technical operations for TfL's core infrastructure.
• Monitor systems to prevent outages and restore services if needed.
• Collaborate with Technical Delivery Managers on project outcomes.

Skills

Microsoft Windows 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025

Hyper Converged Infrastructure - DELL VxRail and Azure Local

VMware vSphere 6.5/7.0

Windows Clustering

PowerShell

Azure and AWS Cloud

Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and DHCP

Job description

Overview

The Networks and Hosting team, within TfL are responsible for Microsoft (including Windows, Azure and SQL), AWS, Oracle and LINUX technologies managing and maintaining TfL's core infrastructure at a virtual and physical layer.

The core servers we use includes Hyper Converged Infrastructure and full Windows Environments, hosting over 400 of TfLs Mission Critical and Business Critical services including The Elizabeth Line, London Underground, Overground, Buses and Oyster/Contactless which ultimately keep TfL services running.

The Team

The team is made up of approximately 20 Windows/VMware Infrastructure platform specialists, working together across multiple, key functional workstreams including day to day operational activities and Project Deliveries.

Key Accountabilities

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will carry out day to day technical activities, guided by a Senior Engineer. There may also be requirement to support out of hours work and on-call for TfL's 24/7 supported services, but this comes with a pay supplement. Workstreams include:

Run Operations - The teams primary focus is to prevent outages through checks and monitoring, and if a failure does occur, identifying the root cause and restore the service.

Ensure that tools and platforms remain upgraded and compliant to keep them safe from cyber-attacks, stable, and fully supported.

Working closely with our team of Technical Delivery Managers to deliver improvements to existing infrastructure.

Projects - Delivering specific project outcomes, and new services, related to the infrastructure environment including proof of concepts activities. Collaboration with our team of Technical Delivery Managers, and often Infrastructure Architects is key, to help deliver these outcomes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Microsoft Windows 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025
• Hyper Converged Infrastructure - DELL VxRail and Azure Local
• VMware vSphere 6.5/7.0
• Windows Clustering
• HP C7000 blade enclosures
• Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
• PowerShell - to enable automation through scripting
• Azure and AWS Cloud
• Knowledge of SAN, NAS and Host connectivity to Windows
• Forcepoint Web Security Solutions
• Trend Antivirus Security Solutions
• Defender Antivirus Solutions
• Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and the application of critical patches
• F5 load balancing technology
• Zscaler Technologies

Note: If you have some but not all of these skills, support and training will be provided.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV. Word format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

The closing date for applications is 23/9/2025 @ 23:59

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme