Infrastructure Engineer

Xpertise Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpertise Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT Operations team. The role offers hands-on exposure across cloud infrastructure, automation, service desk support, and mobile device management.

Ideal for someone eager to explore the full spectrum of IT and grow their Azure expertise. With 3 days per week in the office, you will work on Azure cloud projects, security improvements, and automation while collaborating with internal teams and third parties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Azure cloud environments, ideally within professional services.
• Experience with Meraki Wireless and switching, Sophos XG Firewalls, and Mimecast.
• Hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, automation, and service desk support.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor cloud solutions for performance, cost, and security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third parties to implement robust security measures.
• Develop automation scripts for efficient cloud resource management.
• Provide technical guidance on complex Azure infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with Azure services and assess their relevance to our business.
• Document and maintain cloud architectures and configurations.
• Manage backup and recovery processes in collaboration with the team.
• Conduct system installations, configurations, and upgrades.
• Help define technical standards and support protocols.
• Assist the IT Service Desk with hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Take ownership of assigned technical projects.
• Support mobile device management and app deployment.

Skills

Azure cloud

Intune deployment

Automation scripting

Security best practices

Problem solving

Communication

Cloud infrastructure

Team collaboration

Tools

Meraki Wireless

Sophos XG Firewall

Mimecast

Intune

Job description

Nottingham (3 days per week in the office)

40-50k plus extra from on call (1 week in 4)

About the job

Are you an adaptable and curious IT professional looking to broaden your experience across multiple domains? Xpertise are offering a unique opportunity to join a Nottingham based IT Operations team as an IT Infrastructure Engineer. This is a role that’s perfect for someone eager to explore the full spectrum of IT without being locked into a single specialism.

This role offers hands‑on exposure to a wide range of IT disciplines, from cloud infrastructure and automation to service desk support and mobile device management. It’s ideal for someone who wants to learn, experiment, and discover where their strengths lie.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor cloud solutions for performance, cost, and security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third parties to implement robust security measures.
• Develop automation scripts for efficient cloud resource management.
• Provide technical guidance on complex Azure infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with Azure services and assess their relevance to our business.
• Document and maintain cloud architectures and configurations.
• Manage backup and recovery processes in collaboration with the team.
• Conduct system installations, configurations, and upgrades.
• Help define technical standards and support protocols.
• Assist the IT Service Desk with hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Take ownership of assigned technical projects.
• Support mobile device management and app deployment.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with Intune deployment.
• 3+ years working in Azure cloud environments, ideally within professional services.
• Strong grasp of cloud computing and emerging tech trends.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Meraki Wireless and switching, Sophos XG Firewalls, Sophos Endpoint Protection, and Mimecast.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Experience with Intune deployment.
• 3+ years working in Azure cloud environments, ideally within professional services.
• Strong grasp of cloud computing and emerging tech trends.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Meraki Wireless and switching, Sophos XG Firewalls, Sophos Endpoint Protection, and Mimecast.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive under pressure.