IT Infrastructure Engineer

Reed; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT Defence Portfolio team in Bristol. This role involves deploying IT projects and managing hybrid and on-premises environments. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience with Microsoft technologies and a focus on IT security best practices. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £55,400 annually, with full-time employment and parking available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant infrastructure experience in an IT Engineer role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft environments and implementing security best practices.
• Proficiency in virtualisation technologies, public cloud platforms, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure, resilient, and supportable infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with solution architects and cyber security engineers.
• Plan, estimate, and schedule installation/decommissioning work.
• Support test planning and design test scripts & cases.
• Ensure all installation work is documented.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Microsoft Azure

Network security principles

IAM

Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001)

Virtualisation technologies

Public cloud platforms

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer

• Annual Salary:£45,000 - £55,400
• Location:Bristol – parking available
• Job Type:Full-time

We are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT Defence Portfolio team. This role involves leading the technical deployment of IT projects and programmes, focusing on the installation and decommissioning of products and services across hybrid and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server and Microsoft Azure, and will be responsible for delivering multiple IT platforms. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑oriented role that requires excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in complex, multi‑platform environments.

Day‑to‑day of the role:

• Implement secure, resilient, and supportable infrastructure components from established low‑level designs, aligning with architectural standards and project timelines.
• Collaborate with solution architects, programme and project managers, and cyber security engineers to ensure platforms are built to specification and ready for operational handover.
• Manage risks associated with installation or decommissioning, communicating with project managers and other stakeholders, and adopting measures to reduce risks.
• Plan, estimate, and schedule installation/decommissioning work, minimizing disruption and seeking necessary approvals for changes.
• Maintain high levels of IT security by implementing security baselines and configuration hardening in collaboration with cyber security engineers.
• Support test planning, design test scripts & cases, and monitor test progress, documenting outcomes in accordance with agreed standards.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, and assistance on installation planning and execution.
• Ensure all installation work is documented and configuration management records are updated.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant infrastructure experience in an IT Engineer role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft environments and implementing security best practices.
• Knowledge of network security principles, IAM, and compliance frameworks like ISO 27001.
• Proficiency in virtualisation technologies, public cloud platforms, and hybrid environments.
• Excellent communication skills, able to act as a bridge between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

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