Infrastructure Engineer

VIQU IT; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

VIQU IT is recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineer to join a well‑established organisation. The role focuses on maintaining data centre operations, Windows infrastructure, virtualization and Microsoft cloud technologies across on‑premise and Azure environments.

You will contribute to infrastructure upgrades, security reviews and a range of transformation projects while working with internal IT teams and third‑party partners in a large enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Infrastructure or Data Centre Operations.
• Strong admin experience with Windows Server and VMware environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Azure AD, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Experience administering Azure IaaS and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of AD, Group Policy, DNS, WSUS, SCCM and MFA.
• Experience with storage, backup and virtualization technologies including Citrix.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain and support on‑premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform routine health checks and security reviews on infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot incidents and manage service requests.
• Administer Windows Server, VMware, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Support AD, DNS, MFA, SCCM, and monitoring tools across environments.
• Collaborate with IT teams and suppliers on infrastructure projects.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware

Microsoft 365 Admin

Azure AD

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure

SCCM

DNS

Group Policy

WSUS

Citrix

PowerShell

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer – Join a Leading Organisation

VIQU is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established organisation seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional with a strong background in data centre operations, Windows infrastructure, virtualisation, and Microsoft cloud technologies.

The successful Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in maintaining business‑critical infrastructure across both on‑premise data centres and Azure environments while contributing to a variety of infrastructure improvement and transformation projects.

The Infrastructure Engineer Role:

• Monitoring, maintaining and supporting infrastructure across on‑premise and cloud environments.
• Performing routine system health checks, security reviews and infrastructure maintenance.
• Troubleshooting technical issues, resolving incidents and managing service requests.
• Administering and maintaining Windows Server, VMware and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Supporting core infrastructure services including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, VPN, WSUS, SCCM, monitoring tools and Multi‑Factor Authentication.
• Managing Azure infrastructure and assisting with cloud‑based deployments.
• Supporting enterprise storage, backup and virtualisation technologies.
• Working closely with internal IT teams, third‑party suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver reliable infrastructure services.
• Contributing to infrastructure upgrades, enhancements and wider technology projects.

Infrastructure Engineer skills & Experience

• Proven experience working within Infrastructure or Data Centre Operations.
• Strong administration experience with Windows Server and VMware environments.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Microsoft 365, including Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with a good understanding of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Strong knowledge of core infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, WSUS, SCCM and Multi‑Factor Authentication.
• Experience supporting enterprise storage, backup solutions, and virtual desktop technologies such as Citrix.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem‑solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to supporting business‑critical systems.
• Full UK driving licence and the flexibility to support infrastructure across multiple environments when required.

What's in it for the infrastructure Engineer?

• Opportunity to work within a large, enterprise‑scale IT environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of Microsoft infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Involvement in exciting infrastructure improvement and transformation projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and technical growth.

We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

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