Infrastructure Support Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace & defence engineering firm is looking for an Infrastructure Support Engineer in Reading. This permanent role involves solving IT issues, managing VMware infrastructure, and supporting operating systems. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience and will benefit from potential career progression.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• Sole UK Nationality due to project requirements.
• Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line IT support in Windows/VMware.
• Solid understanding of Windows Server configurations.

Responsibilities

• Investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving IT issues.
• Managing VMware vSphere infrastructure and virtual machines.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for IT processes.

Skills

IT support

Troubleshooting

Network Management

VMware vSphere

PowerShell

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject

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

CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

Reading, 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, requires an experienced Infrastructure Support Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

Positions are available at Senior and Principal Engineer levels.

*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 systems
• 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, software installation, patching, user account administration (AD), implementing GPOs, hardening, and creating 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 a 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 is a fantastic opportunity for an 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!