Network & Infrastructure Engineer

IT Talent Solutions Ltd; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Network & Infrastructure Engineer to join a vibrant team in Dunstable. This onsite role requires hands-on network management, server environment oversight, and cloud service deployment. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in network design and configuration, firewall management, and Microsoft 365 administration. The position offers a competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic technical environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in network configuration and design.
• Experience with firewall management for enterprise-grade systems.
• Proficiency in Windows Server administration and domain services.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage Windows Server environments.
• Build and manage virtual environments from scratch.

Skills

Network configuration & design

Firewall management

Windows Server administration

Virtualisation platforms

Microsoft 365 administration

Endpoint and device management

Problem-solving abilities

Collaboration

Job description

Network & Infrastructure Engineer (Onsite)

Role

We are seeking a highly capable Network & Infrastructure Engineer to join my clients growing team. This is an onsite position suited to someone who thrives in a hands‑on, dynamic environment and enjoys owning infrastructure from the ground up. You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and managing our core network, server, and cloud services as we continue to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including Switches, Routers, and Firewalls.
• Deploy and manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and related services.
• Build, configure, and manage virtual environments (VMware/Hyper‑V) from scratch.
• Oversee and optimise Firewall policies, security rules, and network segmentation.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Microsoft 365 tenants, including Exchange Online, security policies, compliance configurations, and identity management.
• Set up and manage Autopilot devices, Intune enrolment, endpoint policies, and device life cycle management.
• Support ongoing infrastructure improvements, system upgrades, and network resilience projects.
• Troubleshoot complex network, server, and cloud issues in a structured, methodical manner.
• Contribute to documentation, best practices, and continuous service improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with strong, hands‑on experience in:

• Network configuration & design (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs).
• Firewall management (eg, Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, Palo Alto - any enterprise‑grade experience welcome).
• Windows Server administration and domain services.
• Virtualisation platforms (VMware or Hyper‑V).
• Microsoft 365 administration, including security, compliance, and identity configuration.
• Endpoint and device management via Intune, including Autopilot.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and contribute to a collaborative engineering environment.

Excellent opportunity

• A chance to influence and shape an expanding technical environment.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and lead key infrastructure initiatives.
• Supportive team culture with room for professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.