Infrastructure Engineer (IT / OT)

Meritus; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working options.

Private Medical Insurance.

6.5% matched pension.

28 days holiday + bank holidays.

Ongoing training and development.

Long-term career progression.

Job summary

Meritus is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer (OT/IT) in Stone, Staffordshire for hybrid working. The role focuses on secure OT infrastructure delivery, Windows Server, AD, virtualization, and network security, with collaboration across engineering teams.

The successful candidate will engage in design, configuration, testing, commissioning and customer handover, ensuring cyber security alignment with IEC 62443 and industry best practices. Training and career progression are supported.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in OT/ICS or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience administering Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of network switches and firewalls.
• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of secure OT and IT infrastructure solutions.
• Configure and maintain Windows Server environments and AD.
• Build and support virtualised environments with VMware or Hyper-V.
• Configure and support network switches and firewalls.
• Work with cyber security specialists to meet IEC 62443 standards.
• Support FAT, commissioning and customer handovers.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout delivery.

Skills

OT/ICS experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Active Directory

VMware

Hyper-V

Firewalls

Networking

IEC 62443 knowledge

Job description

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (OT/IT) - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE - HYBRID WORKING

We're looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with experience in Windows Server, networking and virtualisation to support the delivery of secure OT infrastructure solutions. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from system design and configuration through to testing, commissioning and customer handover, with a strong focus on cyber security and industry best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of secure OT and IT infrastructure solutions.
• Configure and maintain Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments, Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Build and support virtualised environments using VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Configure and support network switches and firewalls.
• Work alongside cyber security specialists to deliver systems aligned with IEC 62443 standards.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning activities and customer handovers.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout project delivery.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Around 2-5 years' experience within an OT, industrial control systems or infrastructure engineering environment.
• Experience administering Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration.
• Experience with VMware or Hyper‑V virtualisation platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within project teams.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the energy, utilities, manufacturing or other industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 or other industrial cyber security standards.
• Experience supporting the delivery of secure OT infrastructure solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£Neg - enquire for details).
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 6.5% matched pension.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Hybrid & flexible working options.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Systems Integration Consultancy delivering cutting-edge OT and IT infrastructure solutions for critical infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on technically challenging projects while developing your expertise in industrial infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and cyber security.