Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Ripple Recruitment Ltd; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote after probation

On-site with travel

Job summary

Ripple Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Network & Infrastructure Engineer to support on‑premise and Azure environments across the UK and Europe. The role covers day‑to‑day operations and major projects as part of an IT team, with a move from on‑premise to a hybrid Azure setup.

You will be the senior escalation point across 1st–3rd line, handling AD, MS365, Exchange and backups, and helping modernise systems including VMware migration. On‑site initially, with some remote days after probation.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Network and Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong Cisco networking and Azure skills, plus Windows Server and MS365.
• Desirable: VMware, Fortigate, SCCM, Azure Virtual Desktop, Linux, ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor and maintain on‑premise and Azure infrastructure, servers and Cisco networks.
• Contribute to the review and modernisation of IT systems, including VMware to Azure migration.
• Act as the senior escalation point across 1st to 3rd line support.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, MS365, Exchange and SharePoint.
• Manage backups and disaster recovery, including testing.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers, and produce clear technical documentation.

Skills

Cisco networking

Azure

Windows Server

Active Directory

MS365

VMware

Fortigate

SCCM

Azure Virtual Desktop

Scripting & automation

Linux

ISO 27001

Cyber Essentials Plus

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Network & Infrastructure Engineer for a well-established international business with its UK head office in Wokingham.

You'll join a small, highly skilled IT team supporting users across the UK and Europe, and play a key part in a major investment programme, including a move from on-premise infrastructure to an Azure hybrid environment.

This is a hands‑on Network and Infrastructure Engineer role covering the full IT function, from support and maintenance through to projects and new technology. It suits someone who enjoys variety and is equally at home on technical projects and day‑to‑day support.

The role

• Support, monitor and maintain on-premise and Azure infrastructure, servers and Cisco networks
• Contribute to the review and modernisation of IT systems, including VMware to Azure migration
• Act as the senior escalation point across 1st to 3rd line support
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, MS365, Exchange and SharePoint
• Manage backups and disaster recovery, including testing
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers, and produce clear technical documentation

What we're looking for

• Extensive hands‑on experience as a Network and Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar infrastructure role
• Strong Cisco networking and Azure skills
• Solid Windows Server, Active Directory and MS365 experience
• VMware experience is an advantage
• Desirable: Fortigate, SCCM, Azure Virtual Desktop, scripting and automation, Linux, ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus
• Microsoft or Cisco certifications are welcome, but hands‑on experience is valued most

Additional information

• Fully on‑site initially, with up to 2 days a week remote after probation
• Monthly travel to a second UK site, with occasional European travel
• 24/7 on‑call rota every other week, with an on‑call allowance, enhanced pay for call‑outs and additional holiday
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and pass pre-employment security screening

My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.