IT Infrastructure & VMware Specialist

NextLink Group; Yeovilton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NextLink is seeking an MPS Technician to join a small IT team at Yeovilton. You will own and operate a diverse IT environment, spanning VMware, Windows Server, VDI, backups, and security-focused infrastructure.

The role offers hands-on exposure to secure IT solutions and collaboration with specialist engineers, while providing ongoing professional development in a technically varied, mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational training or a relevant IT qualification, or secondary education in IT System Administration with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Intermediate-level experience in network maintenance and configuration.
• Advanced workstation and client system administration skills.
• Significant IT service desk and technical support experience.
• Ability to manage multiple IT systems simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond effectively to user requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain multiple VMware vCenter and ESXi servers.
• Manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Support VDI infrastructure, Horizon View and thin-client environments.
• Assist with VEEAM backup operations and recovery activities.
• Perform basic maintenance and configuration of network switches and firewalls.
• Maintain Infodas SGWX data diode solutions and GPS time servers.
• Manage VIASAT encrypted drives and support key material loading to TCE621M devices.
• Assist with Trellix ePO Data Loss Prevention (DLP) activities.
• Manage PKI certificate renewals and related processes.
• Install, configure and maintain server-side and client-side applications.
• Maintain bespoke server applications, including TEPA and its associated database.
• Assist with SQL Server and SharePoint Server patching.
• Provide print server and local Service Desk support.
• Assist with system testing, verification, and implementation of new technologies.
• Escort and support third-level engineers during specialist maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and respond to changing user requirements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for assigned systems.
• Contribute to the overall stability, availability, and continuous improvement of IT services.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

VMware vCenter and ESXi

Network maintenance and configuration

IT Service Desk support

Troubleshooting skills

Multiple IT systems management

Documentation

Education

IT qualification or vocational training OR secondary education in IT System Administration with 5+ years experience

Five years of relevant IT experience

Tools

VEEAM Backup

Infodas SGWX

TCE621M devices

VIASAT encrypted drives

PKI certificate renewal tools

Dell switches & firewalls

SQL Server

SharePoint Server

Job description

NextLink is seeking an MPS Technician to join a small IT team at Yeovilton. You will own and operate a diverse IT environment, spanning VMware, Windows Server, VDI, backups, and security-focused infrastructure.

The role offers hands-on exposure to secure IT solutions and collaboration with specialist engineers, while providing ongoing professional development in a technically varied, mission-critical setting.