Infrastructure Specialist

Maxwell Bond; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Infrastructure Support Specialist to join their team in Reading. The role involves leading infrastructure projects, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring system performance and security. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in IT support and a proactive mindset. This hybrid position offers flexibility while contributing to significant projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a helpdesk or technical support environment.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading customer-facing infrastructure projects from planning to delivery.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across hardware and software.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Microsoft 365

VMware

Hyper-V

Docker

MS SQL Server

MySQL

MariaDB

Microsoft Entra

Azure

Intune

Microsoft Exchange

AWS

Job description

This range is provided by Maxwell Bond. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Infrastructure, Cloud & Customer Success Managers at Maxwell Bond

Job role: Infrastructure Support Specialist

Location: Reading (Hybrid – On-site with some flexibility)

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for infrastructure and hands-on support? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for an Infrastructure Support Specialist to join our growing Technology team. You’ll take the lead on a range of technical initiatives, supporting both internal and external users across diverse platforms and systems. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of infrastructure operations and contribute to high-profile projects while ensuring stability, performance, and security across our estate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading customer-facing infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining internal and external infrastructure including servers, networking hardware, and storage.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across hardware, software, and networks.
• Performing routine updates, patching, and system performance monitoring.
• Implementing and maintaining security measures including endpoint protection.
• Creating and updating technical documentation such as diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Providing responsive support to end-users and contributing to continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Right to work in the UK (background checks may be required).
• Experience in a helpdesk or technical support environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive mindset.
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu), and Microsoft 365.
• Good understanding of networking: VLANs, STP, Cisco IOS, etc.
• Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V, or Docker.
• Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra / Azure and Intune.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange, iMail, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, Zero Trust).
• Exposure to hardware for drone detection (radars, RF sensors, etc.).

This is an urgent role, if you match the skill set, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call me on 0161 840 1025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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