Senior Infrasructure Engineer

context recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction engineering firm is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to oversee core infrastructure and networking, particularly during a period of operational change. This role involves managing office and site networks, working closely with third-party service providers, and implementing high standards of business continuity, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Azure infrastructure management with strong networking skills.
• Ideal candidates must hold CCNA/CCNP certification.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage office and site networks, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Act as an escalation point for the Service Desk Team.
• Set up and configure LANs including hardware deployment.

Skills

Azure infrastructure management

Network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)

Technical support

Communication skills

Education

CCNA/CCNP

Tools

FortiGate Firewalls

Windows Operating Systems

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Central London (4 days per week onsite / 1 day per week WFH - this is not negotiable)

£550 - £600 p/d, inside IR35

3 months initial term

A leading construction engineering business is seeking an Senior Infrastructure Engineer to their team.They are a well-established business about to enter considerable operational change making it an exciting time to join and be a part of their journey.

Reporting into the IT Manager, you will oversee core infrastructure and networking.You'll work closely with managed service providers to ensure seamless operations and business continuity whilst taking a lead on regular site set-ups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage office and site networks, aligning with business strategy
• Act as an escalation point for the Service Desk Team
• Set up and configure Local Area Networks (LANs), including hardware deployment and support
• Coordinate with third-party MSPs for network and infrastructure management
• Manage firewall operations and connectivity with ISPs
• Oversee network IP addressing and VPN setups
• Support business continuity through proactive incident management
• Rapid deployment of site connectivity solutions, including 4G routers
• Monitor network health and performance, ensuring high availability and resilience
• Maintain inventory and configuration records for infrastructure and software
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) on network security
• Support software licensing and upgrades
• Support data privacy and security audits
• Provide technical support and mentoring
• Maintain server rooms and ensure operational efficiency
• Develop and implement business processes and documentation

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure management
• Strong in network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc.), ideally candidates must hold a CCNA/CCNP etc.
• Experience with FortiGate Firewalls and Windows Operating Systems
• Familiarity with WAN, LAN, VPN, and wireless networks
• Possess excellent communication skills with a proactive and self-motivated approach