Infrastructure Engineer

Applause IT Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Applause IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a security-focused Birmingham team. The role blends Windows Server administration with enterprise networking to maintain secure, resilient IT services.

You will manage Active Directory, LAN/WAN, firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate), VPNs, and monitoring. Collaboration with engineers and strong documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Infrastructure, Systems, or Network Engineer in enterprise IT.
• Active Directory administration experience.
• Strong TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and connectivity troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate).
• Experience supporting VPN connectivity or remote access solutions.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Security-cleared or DV eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Windows Server infrastructure and core IT systems.
• Administer and support Active Directory environments.
• Support LAN, WAN, and network infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate).
• Support VPN connectivity and secure remote access.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and network issues across server and network environments.
• Monitor performance and resolve incidents; maintain documentation and diagrams.
• Assist with incident response and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers to maintain secure, resilient systems.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking fundamentals

Firewall administration

VPN connectivity

Documentation & communication

Linux exposure

Secure environments

Education

CCNA / Network+ / Microsoft infra certs

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

FortiGate

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer – Windows Server & Networking | Firewalls | DV Clearable

Location: East Birmingham (Marston Green) – Full-Time, On-Site

An experienced Infrastructure Engineer is required to join a technical team supporting secure, enterprise IT environments in Birmingham. This Infrastructure Engineer role combines Windows Server infrastructure and networking, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across both server platforms and network technologies.

The successful Infrastructure Engineer will help maintain and support critical infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Active Directory, LAN/WAN networks, and firewall platforms within a highly secure operational setting.

Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.

The Role

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of enterprise IT infrastructure. This includes a mix of Windows server administration and network infrastructure support, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high performing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and maintaining Windows Server infrastructure and core IT systems
• Administering and supporting Microsoft Active Directory environments
• Supporting LAN, WAN, and network infrastructure
• Assisting with the configuration and maintenance of enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or FortiGate
• Supporting VPN connectivity and secure remote access
• Troubleshooting infrastructure and network issues across server and network environments
• Monitoring infrastructure performance and resolving incidents
• Maintaining technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams
• Supporting incident response and assisting with root cause analysis
• Working collaboratively with other engineers to maintain secure and resilient systems

Required Skills & Experience

Successful candidates for the Infrastructure Engineer role will have experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure environments, including:

• Experience working as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer
• Administration experience with Microsoft Active Directory
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and connectivity troubleshooting
• Experience supporting or administering network infrastructure
• Exposure to firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, or similar
• Experience supporting VPN connectivity or remote access solutions
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or Microsoft infrastructure certifications
• Exposure to Linux environments
• Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Why Apply?

This Infrastructure Engineer role offers the opportunity to work in a secure, enterprise-scale technical environment supporting critical infrastructure. Engineers will gain exposure to networking, firewall technologies, and Microsoft infrastructure while working as part of a collaborative and highly trusted team.