Infrastructure Support Engineer

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

Job summary

An established aerospace & defence engineering firm is seeking an Infrastructure Support Engineer for a permanent position. This role involves managing VMware infrastructure, supporting networks, and resolving IT issues. Applicants should have relevant technical experience and a degree qualification, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line IT support, specifically in a Windows and VMware environment.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) certification.
• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA for networking-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network and OS issues.
• Manage and support VMware vSphere infrastructure including virtual machine creation.
• Create, update and maintain documentation around actions, changes, and incidents.

Skills

Troubleshooting

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Networking

Automation Scripting

Education

Degree Level qualification in relevant subject

Tools

VMware vSphere

Windows

Linux

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04.06.2025

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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!