Infrastructure Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence engineering firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Support Engineer based in Barrow in Furness. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving IT issues, managing VMware infrastructures, and supporting both Windows and Linux operating systems. Ideal candidates will possess significant IT support experience and relevant certifications. Relocation assistance may be offered, and successful candidates can advance their careers within a multi-disciplined team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line IT support in a Windows and VMware environment.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) certification.
• Experience with managing virtual environments using VMware vSphere and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Investigating, troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software/network issues.
• Managing and supporting VMware vSphere infrastructure and performing storage management.
• Creating and maintaining documentation around actions and changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Network Management

Automation Scripting

Education

Degree Level qualification in relevant subject

Tools

VMware vSphere

Powershell

Windows/Linux

Job description

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

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basildon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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!