Infrastructure Technician

Hays; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Infrastructure Technician to provide essential IT support and manage network infrastructures. This role is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their experience in a hands-on environment that covers networking, security, and system management. The position involves troubleshooting, assisting with network administration, and supporting various IT projects. If you possess a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, this opportunity may be the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with networking including Cisco equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with firewall and security principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for hardware and software issues.
• Assist with maintaining Cisco networking equipment.
• Support Wi-Fi networks and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Skills

Networking

IT Support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer-focused approach

Job description

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Base pay range

Up to £35,000

Your new role

We are looking for a technical and hands-on Infrastructure Technician to support our network and server infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation across the business. This role is ideal for someone with solid IT experience, looking to gain deeper exposure to networking, security, and infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities

IT Support & Troubleshooting - Provide 1st and 2nd line support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

Network Administration - Assist with maintaining Cisco networking equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls.

Switch Patching & Configuration - Support 3rd parties with patching and updates on network switches, ensuring correct VLAN assignments and connectivity.

Wireless & LAN Management - Support Wi-Fi networks, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimise performance across multiple sites.

System Administration - Assist with managing Microsoft Office 365, Active Directory, Intune, SharePoint and basic server tasks.

Monitoring & Security - Help monitor network traffic, identify potential security threats, and escalate critical issues as needed.

Backup & Disaster Recovery - Support and monitor 3rd party backup solutions, support disaster recovery planning, and ensure business continuity.

Documentation & Process Improvement - Document network configurations, IT procedures, and troubleshoot processes for future reference.

IT Projects & Upgrades - Support infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, system migrations, and process automation.

Required Skills & Experience

Hands-on experience with networking, including Cisco switches and routers.

Basic knowledge of switch patching, VLAN configuration, and access control lists (ACLs).

Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Active Directory, and Windows environments.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

Familiarity with firewall and security principles (desirable but not essential).

Exposure to Cisco Meraki or similar cloud-managed network solutions.

Knowledge of ITIL or other service management frameworks.

Understanding of basic server administration and virtualisation technologies.

Windows Server 2008R2-2019 Operating Systems and Hybrid Active Directory, GPO management, Hybrid Exchange, Hyper-V management

An understanding of Azure cloud technologies

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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