IT Infrastructure Engineer

Matchtech Group Plc; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in London seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and secure IT systems. The role involves managing infrastructure, improving IT security, and automating tasks. Candidates should have over 5 years of IT experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft environments. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to impact operational success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT, including service desk and infrastructure roles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft environments such as O365 and Azure.
• Technical foundation in networking, server administration, and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain core infrastructure including networks and virtual servers.
• Support our ERP and internal software systems.
• Automate system tasks using scripting tools like PowerShell.

Skills

IT service desk experience

Microsoft environments

Networking knowledge

Scripting skills

Project management

Education

Microsoft Certifications

CompTIA certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Azure

O365

Job description

Overview

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you\'ll be at the heart of our digital transformation, working across a wide range of technologies to support, develop, and secure our IT systems. You\'ll collaborate with teams across the business to ensure our infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with strategic goals. This is a hands-on, technical role where your input will directly impact our operational success and future growth.

We are committed to creating a sustainable built environment. Our mission is to work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver excellence in complex infrastructure engineering. Our values - Right First Time, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence - are at the core of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain core infrastructure including networks, virtual servers, and on-prem/cloud environments (O365, Azure, Entra)
• Monitor and support endpoint and server software, adhering to approved processes and licensing
• Support our ERP (COINS) and internal software systems
• Act as an escalation point for helpdesk tickets and drive service improvements
• Lead and contribute to IT projects, both planned and ad hoc
• Improve our IT security posture, aligning with standards like Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and technical playbooks
• Identify opportunities for digital and process improvements
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Automate system tasks using scripting tools like PowerShell and Power Automate

What You\'ll Bring

• At least 5 years\' experience in IT, including service desk and infrastructure roles
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft environments - including O365, Azure, Intune, Defender, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, and Power Platform
• Solid technical foundation in networking, server admin, virtualisation (Hyper-V), IAM/PAM, and endpoint security
• Familiarity with ITIL practices, compliance frameworks, and regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator, Security Compliance, Server Hybrid Admin)
• CompTIA (Network+, Security+, Server+)
• Membership in a professional IT body (e.g. BCS, ISACA, (ISC)², ITIL)