IT Infrastructure Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the charity sector is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their IT capabilities. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the community by managing and improving IT infrastructure. You'll design and implement solutions using Microsoft and VMware technologies, ensuring the organization runs smoothly and effectively. With a commitment to employee well-being, this position provides generous leave, a robust pension plan, and health benefits. Join a dedicated team of professionals and help drive positive change in Northern Ireland.

Benefits

6.6 weeks leave

5% employer pension contribution

BUPA Health Plan

Sick pay

Marriage/Civil Partnership leave

Qualifications

• Experience with VMware, vSphere, and vCenter management.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Managing Microsoft on-premises infrastructure and VMware administration.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 Migration

Veeam Backup Solutions

Storage Systems (SAN, NAS, DAS)

Network Architecture (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Network Security Fundamentals

Education

Foundation Degree in IT

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft 365

Veeam

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• Working hours: 35 pw / Mon - Thurs: 9-5 / Fri: 9-4

Overview

This is a great opportunity to join a public sector organisation where your IT expertise can deliver real value and make a difference to people's lives in Northern Ireland. This role involves interesting work for a local charity and offers autonomy in managing the IT Infrastructure.

The IT Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our IT infrastructure. Key focus areas include Microsoft on-premises infrastructure, VMware administration, Microsoft 365 migration, Veeam backup solutions, and storage technologies.

What's in it for you?

• 6.6 weeks leave
• Pension: 5% employer contribution / 4% employee contribution
• BUPA Health Plan
• Sick pay
• Marriage/Civil Partnership leave
• And more...

The client

An organisation within the charity sector with a small team of 5 engineers covering IT Support, System Administration, and management of the organisation's IT Infrastructure. The team is headquartered in Newtownards, with offices and staff across Northern Ireland.

Criteria for the IT Infrastructure Engineer position

The hiring team values experience and capability over years of experience. They are looking for candidates with:

• Foundation Degree in IT or higher
• Experience with Cisco Meraki
• Experience with VMware, vSphere, and vCenter management
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.
• Experience migrating to Microsoft 365 (including SharePoint, Office, Teams, Intune)
• Experience using Veeam for backup and recovery
• Strong knowledge of storage systems such as SAN, NAS, DAS
• Understanding of network architecture (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and firewall configuration
• Understanding of network security fundamentals
• Driving Licence and access to own car

For further information on this IT Infrastructure Engineer vacancy or other IT roles in Northern Ireland, apply via the provided link.