Infrastructure Engineer (VMware/Windows OS/ Active Directory)

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a reputable financial services organisation in Kent. The role offers a hybrid working model with 2 days on-site. Key responsibilities include supporting service availability, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with IT governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Windows Server, VMware, and Active Directory, among others. A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £63,500 per annum plus bonuses is on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

On-site work 2 days a week

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Windows Server Desktop platforms is essential.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Citrix technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support service availability, especially during major incidents.
• Assist in resolving high-impact technical issues.
• Drive escalation tickets to timely resolutions.
• Contribute to IT governance and compliance activities.

Skills

Windows Server Desktop platforms

PowerShell scripting

Citrix technologies

VMware technologies

Microsoft Exchange (2016/2019 Hybrid)

Dell Servers & Blade hardware

NetApp SAN storage

Backup Management

Active Directory management

Windows/SQL clustering

Documentation skills

Understanding of ITIL processes

Tools

Dell OME

Veeam backup solutions

Hyper Converged Infrastructure

Azure administration

Linux Administration

Monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG)

Ivanti patching

Job description

• You have strong exposure to VMware, Windows OS and Active Directory
• Looking for a Hybrid working role based in Kent

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established entity within the financial services industry.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support service availability including assistance during major incidents
• Support resolution of high-impact or complex technical issues, including out-of-hours support
• Drive escalation tickets to resolution in a timely manner
• Provide technical input and support for internal and external project delivery.
• Ensure a security focused approach is embedded in solution design and daily operations.
• Deliver vulnerability and patch management across infrastructure, performing preventative maintenance
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure
• Contribute to IT governance across technology, services, processes, and information security.
• Support audit and compliance activities, including Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI-DSS, ensuring adherence to IT controls
• Operate within ITIL frameworks, supporting change, incident, and problem management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of infrastructure technologies and industry trends.

The Successful Applicant

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Strong expertise in Windows Server Desktop platforms
• Experience scripting in PowerShell or similar
• Citrix (AppLayering \ DaaS \ VDI's \ Netscaler Load balancer)
• Experience with VMware (ESXi \ vCenter \ vSAN)
• Microsoft Exchange (2016/2019 Hybrid), Office 365
• Worked with Dell Servers & Blade hardware (Dell OME \ iDRAC)
• NetApp SAN storage or similar
• Backup Management
• Active Directory (Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Hardening) \ Azure Entra AD
• Windows/SQL clustering with exposure to Always On configuration
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Understanding of ITIL processes and service management

Desirable

• Veeam backup solutions
• Hyper Converged Infrastructure (VxRail, NSX, Aria Operations for Networks \ Logs)
• Azure administration (servers, storage, networking, Intune)
• Linux Administration
• Monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG)
• Ivanti patching and deployment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £63,500 per annum.
• 13% performance-based bonus.
• 2 days on site in Kent are require for this role.

If you are an Infrastructure Engineer looking to advance your career in a reputable organisation, we encourage you to apply.