Infrastructure Engineer

Jobtailor; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and maintain server, storage, virtualization and cloud infrastructure. You will administer Windows Server, Linux and Azure services, including identity management, and manage VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter environments.

The role requires strong knowledge of DNS/DHCP, backup and disaster recovery, patching and lifecycle management, plus scripting in PowerShell or Python.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server and Azure resources.
• Experience deploying and managing virtualised environments using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Knowledge of server and storage hardware technologies.
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls and VPN connectivity.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking and cloud services.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patching and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Experience with enterprise storage, SAN/NAS and backup solutions.
• Experience using scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash or Python.
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, alerting and incident resolution.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as Microsoft, VMware, Cisco or Oracle Cloud, are desirable.
• Experience with OCI, AWS or other public-cloud platforms is desirable.
• Experience using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools is desirable.
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
• Knowledge of cyber security controls, vulnerability remediation and privileged access management is desirable.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or container platforms is desirable.
• Experience supporting hybrid-cloud environments and cloud migration projects is desirable.
• Right to work permanently in the UK
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Living in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford, or willingness to relocate
• Willingness to work longer hours during peak periods and across multiple time zones when required

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain server, storage, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure
• Administer Windows Server, Linux and Microsoft Azure services, including identity and access-management components
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter environments
• Support DNS, DHCP, backup, disaster recovery and monitoring services
• Manage server patching, upgrades, lifecycle replacement and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents, problems and service requests
• Maintain secure infrastructure configurations in line with cyber-security and audit requirements
• Support hybrid-cloud connectivity and integration with OCI, Azure and other cloud services
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks and operational procedures
• Identify and deliver infrastructure automation, resilience and service-improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Software Engineering teams
• Support enterprise applications, scientific research and AI workloads

Skills

Microsoft Azure Administration

VMware vSphere Management

Infrastructure Automation

Disaster Recovery Solutions

Scripting with PowerShell

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

OCI

AWS

VMware vCenter

Job description

• Design, implement and maintain server, storage, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure
• Administer Windows Server, Linux and Microsoft Azure services, including identity and access-management components
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter environments
• Support DNS, DHCP, backup, disaster recovery and monitoring services
• Manage server patching, upgrades, lifecycle replacement and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents, problems and service requests
• Maintain secure infrastructure configurations in line with cyber-security and audit requirements
• Support hybrid-cloud connectivity and integration with OCI, Azure and other cloud services
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks and operational procedures
• Identify and deliver infrastructure automation, resilience and service-improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Software Engineering teams
• Support enterprise applications, scientific research and AI workloads

Requirements

• Experience administering Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server and Azure resources
• Experience deploying and managing virtualised environments using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
• Knowledge of server and storage hardware technologies
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls and VPN connectivity
• Proven experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking and cloud services
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patching and infrastructure lifecycle management
• Experience with enterprise storage, SAN/NAS and backup solutions
• Experience using scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash or Python
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, alerting and incident resolution
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills
• Relevant technical certifications, such as Microsoft, VMware, Cisco or Oracle Cloud, are desirable
• Experience with OCI, AWS or other public-cloud platforms is desirable
• Experience using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools is desirable
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines is desirable
• Knowledge of cyber security controls, vulnerability remediation and privileged access management is desirable
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or container platforms is desirable
• Experience supporting hybrid-cloud environments and cloud migration projects is desirable
• Right to work permanently in the UK
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Living in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford, or willingness to relocate
• Willingness to work longer hours during peak periods and across multiple time zones when required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing and maintaining server, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and VMware environments. Proficient in troubleshooting, documentation, and implementing security measures in line with cyber-security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Microsoft Azure Administration
• VMware vSphere Management
• Infrastructure Automation
• Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Scripting with PowerShell

Hard Skills

• Windows Server Administration
• Linux Administration
• DNS Management
• DHCP Management
• TCP/IP Knowledge
• Backup Solutions
• Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• Cloud Services Management
• Container Platforms
• Infrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

• Strong Troubleshooting Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Documentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Microsoft Certifications
• VMware Certifications
• Cisco Certifications
• Oracle Cloud Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Cyber Security Controls
• Hybrid-Cloud Environments
• Enterprise IT Infrastructure
• Capacity Planning
• Incident Resolution

Tools & Technologies

• VMware vCenter
• OCI
• AWS
• Terraform
• Docker
• Kubernetes