Infrastructure Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join their innovative team in Reading. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to design and manage cutting-edge on-prem and cloud infrastructure, primarily focused on Azure. You'll play a key role in leading automation projects, enhancing system performance, and mentoring junior engineers. With a strong emphasis on a tech-first culture, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that promotes growth and development. If you're passionate about driving improvements in infrastructure and embracing modern technologies, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior Infrastructure Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS and PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage on-prem and cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure).
• Lead infrastructure upgrade and automation projects using Infrastructure as Code.
• Monitor and improve system performance, capacity, and security posture.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

Azure IaaS/PaaS

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Networking fundamentals

Backup and DR solutions

IT security principles

Documentation skills

Tools

Terraform

Veeam

Commvault

PRTG

SolarWinds

Azure Monitor

Job description

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Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking company with a strong technical culture, ambitious growth plans, and real investment in modern IT infrastructure?

Our client, a well-established technology-led business based in Reading, is looking for a talented Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in the design, implementation, and support of their enterprise systems. This is a hybrid role (2-3 days onsite) offering a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge tech in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Autonomy and ownership - you'll be a trusted technical lead, driving improvements across core infrastructure systems.

Tech-first culture - modern environment embracing innovation, automation, and cloud-first approaches.

Progression and growth - clear development paths, training budget, and opportunities to take on architecture or leadership responsibilities.

Hybrid working - flexible work-life balance with a great team atmosphere onsite when needed.

Exciting projects - ongoing cloud migrations, automation initiatives, and infrastructure modernisation.

What you'll be doing:

Design, deploy and manage on-prem and cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure).

Support and evolve virtualisation platforms (VMware and Hyper-V).

Deliver robust backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.

Lead infrastructure upgrade and automation projects (Infrastructure as Code).

Monitor and improve system performance, capacity, and security posture.

Collaborate with internal teams and 3rd parties to deliver scalable solutions.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.

What we're looking for (must-haves):

Proven experience as a senior or lead Infrastructure Engineer in enterprise environments.

Strong expertise across Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.

Deep understanding of virtualisation technologies - VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V.

Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS, including VMs, Networking, Storage, and Security.

Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM).

Strong grasp of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, firewalls, routing, VLANs).

Demonstrable experience with backup and DR solutions (Veeam, Commvault, etc).

Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG, SolarWinds, Azure Monitor).

Solid understanding of IT security principles and compliance frameworks.

Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable (nice-to-haves):

Exposure to Linux environments.

Knowledge of DevOps principles or containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).

Relevant certifications - e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or Cisco CCNA.

Location:
Reading - Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite)

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