IT Infrastructure Specialist

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An international business in Gillingham is seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist to support and enhance core infrastructure across Europe. This role involves delivering projects related to middleware and communications platforms, providing second-line support, and ensuring the stability and performance of ICT systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's IT education, relevant infrastructure experience, and strong knowledge of enterprise hardware. Proficiency in English is mandatory, while German language skills are advantageous.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant infrastructure experience required.
• Must have strong knowledge of enterprise hardware, middleware, and communications software.
• Structured, proactive, and service-oriented mindset desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver infrastructure projects across middleware, server, networking, and communications platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation of ICT systems through monitoring and documentation.
• Provide second-line support across multiple international sites.

Skills

Enterprise hardware knowledge

Middleware expertise

Communications platforms

Organisational skills

Communication in English

German language skills

Education

Bachelor's-level IT education

Job description

IT Infrastructure Specialist
£40,000 - £42,000 + Progression + Pension + Holiday + Benefits
Gillingham

Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist with strong knowledge of enterprise hardware, middleware, and communications platforms, looking for a varied and impactful role supporting a multi-site European operation?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, international business where you'll support, design, and enhance the core infrastructure for critical systems across Europe-offering technical depth, responsibility, and exposure to a wide range of technologies.

Operating across five international sites, our client delivers centralised ICT services supporting operations in multiple European countries.
This role sits at the heart of their infrastructure team, working across storage, servers, networking, and standard operating software to ensure performance, stability, and business continuity.

You'll take ownership of cross-site infrastructure projects, provide second-line support, and contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term architectural planning-all while working with a highly skilled and collaborative team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to play a key role in an evolving European IT landscape.

The role:

• Support and deliver infrastructure projects across middleware, server, networking, and communications platforms
• Ensure reliable and efficient operation of ICT systems through monitoring, change management, and documentation
• Provide second-line support and proactive issue resolution across 5+ international sites
• Travel across Europe as needed to support on-site requirements and project delivery

The person:

• Bachelor's-level IT education and several years of relevant infrastructure experience
• Strong knowledge of enterprise hardware, middleware, and communications software
• Structured, proactive, and service-oriented, with good organisational skills
• Confident communicator in English; German language skills are a plus

Reference Number: BBBH - 258978

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.