IT Infrastructure Engineer

TieTalent; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and transform their IT infrastructure. The role involves operational support of server environments, cloud platforms, and network services, with a strong focus on security and documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IaaS, Azure networking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with IaaS (Windows/Linux) and Azure networking.
• Proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong IT security mindset and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design activities and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Maintain a security-first approach in all solutions.
• Provide third-line support for infrastructure services.

Skills

IaaS (Windows/Linux)

Azure networking

Monitoring and alerting

Azure AD (Entra), Local AD

Windows Server

PowerShell scripting

SD-WAN and SAN storage

Microsoft Windows Server OS

Effective communication

IT security mindset

Job description

Hybrid working model

2/3 days in office, once probation has been passed.

Role Overview

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will provide day-to-day operational support and transformation of on-premise virtual and physical server environments, cloud-hosted infrastructure platforms, and network-related services. The role involves liaising with external and internal service providers and related IT functions.

Responsibilities

1. Support design activities by providing insights into best practices and operational metrics.
2. Contribute to strategic decision-making through research and experience.
3. Assist in designing new processes and policies.
4. Ensure thorough documentation and knowledge management.
5. Maintain a security-first approach in all solutions, supporting the company's security standards and accreditations.
6. Provide proof of concept (PoC) support for new service enablement.
7. Adhere to change control policies, including necessary testing.
8. Facilitate deployment and release management of IT infrastructure.
9. Provide third-line support for infrastructure services.
10. Assist colleagues with problem management activities, including deploying changes like patching and configuration updates.
11. Coordinate with service providers, users, and customers as needed.
12. Follow company and departmental processes for IT service management.
13. Provide leadership in internal and external engagements as appropriate.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with IaaS (Windows/Linux).
• Knowledge of Azure networking (private endpoints, firewalls, VPNs, IP groups, etc.).
• Monitoring, alerting, and log analytics skills.
• Experience with Azure AD (Entra), Local AD.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and high-availability clustering.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with SD-WAN and SAN storage (e.g., HPE Nimble).
• Understanding of Microsoft Windows Server OS.
• Effective communication skills and ability to produce accurate documentation.
• Strong IT security mindset.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.