Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Digital Waffle; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Live Events organization is looking for a proactive Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage infrastructure projects and lead a team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will ensure the operation and security of services including Microsoft 365 and core infrastructure systems, while also delivering projects in alignment with the IT strategy.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 (AAD, Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012/2016/2019 and core infrastructure services.
• Experience with virtualization, networks, and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and security of infrastructure systems.
• Lead and manage infrastructure projects ensuring alignment with IT strategy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while improving incident response.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Virtualization

Technical Documentation

Networking

Job description

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Our client, a globally renowned Live Events organisation, is seeking a hands-on Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and lead several new projects. This role will require the line management of a senior engineer and will report to the Head of Infrastructure.

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and security of servers, networks, firewalls, backup systems, cloud services, and telephony systems.
• Operations and Maintenance: Ensure system availability, reliability, and performance. Monitor infrastructure, maintain documentation, and implement disaster recovery plans.
• Project Management: Lead infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with IT strategy.
• Incident and Problem Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, improve incident response processes, and minimize downtime.
• Security and Compliance: Maintain IT security policies, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 (AAD, Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012/2016/2019 and core infrastructure services
• Experience with virtualization, firewalls, networking, Wi-Fi, backup, endpoint security, and MDM
• Technical documentation skills

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP)
• Experience with Cisco network switches, Fortinet firewalls, Veeam Backup, VMware, and telephony systems
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (PRTG, Zabbix)
• Understanding of GDPR

Please apply if you deem yourself to be suitable! After CV review, we will then contact relevant candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Events Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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