Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Reed; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technology partner in the UK is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure across various environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. With a focus on collaboration, you will ensure robust operations while participating in a 1-in-3 on-call rotation. Candidates should have extensive experience in Level 3 infrastructure roles and proficiency in PowerShell scripting.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Salary up to £50,000 based on experience

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Level 3 IT infrastructure roles.
• Strong focus on design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure.
• Participate in a 1-in-3 on-call rotation for critical incidents.
• Conduct site visits to install, remove, or repair hardware.

Skills

Scripting with PowerShell

Problem-solving in IT infrastructure

Data networking principles

Windows operating systems expertise

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Education

IT related qualification

Job description

Overview

Reed Technology is partnering with an Aberdeen-based organisation seeking to onboard an experienced Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join their dynamic team.

As an Infrastructure Operations Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative team responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of both on-premises and cloud-based IT infrastructure. This role spans a broad technical landscape, ensuring robust and reliable systems across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure across networking, servers, operating systems, backend applications, Microsoft 365, and Azure environments.
• Operate within a structured team environment supported by a comprehensive knowledge base, documented processes, and vendor support agreements—while also being capable of working independently when required.
• Participate in a 1-in-3 on-call rotation to respond to critical infrastructure incidents, including network outages and server failures.
• Conduct site visits within the UK and internationally to install, remove, or repair hardware and infrastructure components.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• An IT related qualification, ideally with exposure to software development.
• Minimum of 8 years’ hands-on experience in Level 3 IT infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Deep technical understanding of computer systems and the ability to problem-solve without relying solely on documentation or third-party support.
• Proficiency in scripting (with PowerShell) for automation and system management.
• Strong knowledge of data networking principles.
• Expertise in Windows operating systems (both desktop and server).
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including Intune configuration, application deployment, device management, and Microsoft Defender.

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• On-site working model
• Salary up to £50.000 / year, based on experience