Infrastructure Engineer

Nextech Group Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support business-critical IT systems and drive IT improvements. You will manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and contribute to exciting infrastructure projects while using technologies like Citrix and Visualfiles. Ideal candidates have experience in a professional services environment and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Chance to influence IT roadmap

Wide technical exposure

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops.
• Previous experience working in a professional services or legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud.
• Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Contribute to storage, backup tools, and virtualization initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops

Networking configurations

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Citrix

Visualfiles

Veeam

Commvault

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Overview

Infrastructure Engineer

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working - 2 days in office, 3 days WFH but travel to other sites required if needed

Location: Newcastle

Our client are on the lookout for an experienced Infrastructure Analyst to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking professional services firm, where you\'ll play a key role in supporting business-critical systems and driving IT improvements. You\'ll get to work with a wide range of technologies, from Citrix and Visualfiles to cloud, storage, and backup solutions, while contributing to exciting infrastructure projects that shape the future of the firm\'s IT environment. We are ideally looking for somebody with ideally experience working in the professional services industry (Law Firm).

Responsibilities

Note: The original description emphasizes support and participation in infrastructure projects. The following responsibilities are aligned with the content provided:

• Support and administer business-critical IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Work with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops and Visualfiles administration/support.
• Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and networking configurations.
• Contribute to storage (SAN), backup tools (Veeam, Commvault), and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to drive IT improvements and infrastructure projects that shape the IT environment.
• Communicate effectively, solve problems, and work as part of a team.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, networking.
• Familiar with ISO Standards.
• Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops.
• Experience is essential with Entra.
• Background in Visualfiles administration/support.
• Experience with storage (SAN), backup tools (Veeam, Commvault), and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Previous experience working in a professional services or legal environment.
• Strong communicator, problem solver, and team player.
• Full, clean UK driver\'s licence.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as Citrix Certified Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management tools.
• Exposure to other case management/legal applications (e.g., SOS).

Why Apply?

• Chance to work on both day-to-day support and strategic IT projects.
• Wide technical exposure in a professional, supportive environment.
• Real opportunity to influence the IT roadmap and contribute to long-term business goals.
• We are looking to arrange interviews for as soon as possible, so if this role is of interest please apply ASAP.