Infrastructure Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace & defence engineering firm is seeking an Infrastructure Support Engineer in Portsmouth. The role involves troubleshooting hardware and software issues, supporting VMware environments, and managing operating systems. This is a permanent position offering competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• UK Nationality – UK Eyes Only Project required.
• Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line IT support in Windows and VMware environments.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server and CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve issues across hardware, software, networks.
• Manage and support VMware vSphere infrastructure and associated tasks.
• Create and maintain documentation around actions, changes, and incidents.

Skills

Troubleshooting

VMware vSphere

Windows/Linux Administration

Network Management

Documentation Maintenance

Education

Degree Level qualification in relevant subject

Tools

VMware vSphere

Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

Powershell

CompTIA Network+

Cisco CCNA

Job description

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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!