Senior Infrastructure Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to manage and maintain critical infrastructure, including Active Directory and Windows Server environments. You will be responsible for implementing disaster recovery solutions, optimizing server performance, and ensuring data integrity. Join a friendly and ambitious team that values collaboration and innovation. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of 3rd line infrastructure support experience required.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure.
• Design and implement disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Active Directory Administration

Windows Server Management

Troubleshooting Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Microsoft Certification (MCSA/MCSE)

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Veeam

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Client:

Ascent People

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

28

Posted:

21.03.2025

Expiry Date:

05.05.2025

Job Description:

Description

Infrastructure Engineer, Windows, Active Directory, Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office, Liverpool.

We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team.

With at least 3-4 years experience of 3rd line infrastructure support you will be responsible for the following:

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage and maintain Active Directory, including design, configuration, user and group management, and security policies.
2. Implement and manage Windows Server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
3. Design and implement disaster recovery solutions for critical servers and services.
4. Conduct regular backups and ensure data integrity and availability.
5. Monitor server performance and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
6. Perform system upgrades and migrations according to established procedures.
7. Collaborate with the IT team to implement new server technologies and applications.
8. Document server configurations and procedures for future reference.
9. Adhere to IT security policies and best practices.

Technical Skills

1. Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems (2012 R2, 2016, 2019).
2. Active Directory administration, including group policy management, user and group creation, and security configuration.
3. Experience with DNS and file services configuration.
4. Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
5. Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions (Veeam).
6. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
7. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Core Knowledge Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience in a large 24/7 enterprise and ITIL environment.
2. Experience with Windows Server (2012, 2016 or 2019).
3. Ability to create/manage Domain Services and configuration including disaster recovery scenarios, managing security groups, delegation, OU structure, object types, and attributes.
4. Experience with Active Directory, VMWare and Veeam technologies.
5. Knowledge of the 3 large hyperscalers.
6. Human competencies: teamwork and multicultural awareness.
7. Leadership skills: initiative, effective communication, ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
2. Microsoft certification (MCSA/MCSE Windows Server), Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, and/or Microsoft Certified Expert.

If you are looking for a role that will offer you a new challenge and an opportunity to work with a friendly and ambitious team then please send your CV today.

Ascent People Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and applicants from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.