Infrastructure Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace & defence engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Support Engineer for a permanent role, offering up to £57,500 per annum based on experience. The role includes troubleshooting IT issues across multiple systems, managing VMware environments, and requires relevant qualifications and a solid background in 2nd/3rd line support.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line IT support, specifically in a Windows and VMware environment.
• Solid understanding of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 configurations.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter management.

Responsibilities

• Investigating, troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, networks and OS issues.
• Managing and supporting VMware vSphere infrastructure.
• Creating, updating and maintaining documentation around actions and changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Windows Server configurations

VMware vSphere

Systems migration

Disaster recovery

Education

Degree Level qualification in relevant subject

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer

Location: Barrow in Furness – on-site, with some travel required

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £57,500 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace & defence engineering firm, require an experienced Infrastructure Support Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

Positions are available at Senior and Principal Engineer level.

*Relocation assistance can be provided for candidates that meet the criteria.*

What the role of the Infrastructure Support Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Infrastructure Support Engineer will include:

• Investigating, troubleshooting and resolving issues across hardware, software, networks and operating system
• Managing and supporting VMware vSphere infrastructure, including virtual machine creation, virtual network management, cloning, snapshot management, storage management, backups and recovery (HA, DRS)
• Managing, supporting and administering operating systems (Windows/Linux), including assisting with Preventative Maintenance tasks, installation of software, patching, user account admin (AD), implementing GPO's, hardening and creation of automation scripts (Powershell)
• Managing and supporting networks (virtual and physical), including troubleshooting issues
• Creating, updating and maintaining documentation around actions, changes, incidents etc

What experience you need to be the successful Infrastructure Support Engineer:

• Sole UK Nationality – UK Eyes Only Project
• Degree Level qualification in relevant subject
• Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line IT support, specifically in a Windows and VMware environment
• Experience with managing virtual environments using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter (VCP)
• Solid understanding of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 configurations and maintenance
• Experience in systems migration, patch management, and disaster recovery
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) certification
• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA (for networking-related tasks)

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Infrastructure Support Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!