IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Technician

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and optimize IT systems across Windows and Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in networking and systems administration, along with experience in automation and troubleshooting. This role offers opportunities to collaborate on infrastructure projects and ensure high availability of services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Solid experience with Linux systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support infrastructure systems across Windows Server and Linux.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting tools.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux systems administration

Networking

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer Windows Networking & Linux

We are looking for someone with strong technical skills covering Windows Server, Networking and some Linux Administration who can provide reliable, scalable, and secure IT support across the business.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing core systems. You ll work across Windows and Linux platforms, focusing on networking, performance tuning, and automation to ensure seamless operations and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support infrastructure systems across Windows Server and Linux environments
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Maintain and configure networking components (firewalls, switches, VPNs)
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues
• Automate routine tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
• Monitor infrastructure health and performance, ensuring high availability
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and development teams on infrastructure projects
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory
• Solid experience with Linux systems administration
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills