Infrastructure Engineer

Origin8tive; Manchester, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks an Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their environments by implementing and maintaining systems. Ideal candidates will have strong technical and analytical skills, with a degree in computer science or a related field. The role offers opportunities for travel and a generous benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays)

Company EV Car Scheme

AXA HealthCare

Company Pension Scheme

Training Package/Budget

Great company advancement and support

Qualifications

• Experience from a system management/support background.
• Mature knowledge in networking and virtualization.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining operating environments.
• Monitoring operating environments and responding to problems.
• Providing training and support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Time-Management

Education

Degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

VMware

Hyper-V

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Microsoft

Linux

Job description

We are looking for an infrastructure engineer who is detail-oriented, proficient with IT technologies and hardware, and who flourishes in high-pressure environments. Infrastructure engineers generally work with numerous software programs, clients, and other technical staff. Their responsibilities include upgrading and improving operating environments, creating repair strategies, and providing technical support and training for users.

Successful infrastructural engineers should have good communication and collaboration skills, excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, and a true desire to learn new tools, techniques, and solutions. Ideal candidates will also have experience or interest in networking, containerisation, automation, and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining operating environments, both physical and virtual
• Monitoring these operating environments
• Responding effectively and speedily to any problems
• Maintaining a professional demeanour with clients and colleagues
• Providing training and support
• Ensuring operating environments stay safe and secure
• Updating any software and hardware where necessary
• Documenting all reported malfunctions and actions taken in response

Desired Experience

• Degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Good organisational skills
• Come from a system management/support background
• Knowledge of system performance monitoring, reporting and dashboard generation
• Experience taking the lead on IT project deliveries
• Mature knowledge in the following areas:
• Networking (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell)
• Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V)
• System Automation (Ansible, Python, PowerShell)
• System Administration (Microsoft, Linux)

Additional Requirements

• Occasional UK / overseas travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings, events and training activities
• Looking for flexibility? At Origin8tive Ltd we have flexible working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about what may be possible
• Clearance requirements: Post-holder must be willing and able to hold and maintain UK Government security clearances (please specify any clearances held and their current status in your application)

Remuneration

Salary up to £75,000 per annum (dependant on experience) with generous benefits package including:

• 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays)
• Company EV Car Scheme*
• AXA HealthCare*
• Company Pension Scheme
• Training Package/Budget
• Great company advancement and support

*Exact package dependent on grade.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are looking to progress their careers in Infrastructure development, delivery, and management.