Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Proactive Appointments; Solihull Lodge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. You will play a key role in designing and supporting critical infrastructure, ensuring secure systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Windows Server, VMware, and Azure. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Collaborative environment

Dynamic projects

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in infrastructure support.
• Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network issues.
• Ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support the Group's infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain systems for secure operations.
• Support projects with technical solutions in line with best practices.

Skills

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025

VMware 7/8 management

Active Directory

Citrix XenApp 6.5 & 7.6

Networking

Azure

PowerShell Scripting

Education

ITIL 4 Foundation

Cisco certifications

VMware certifications

Microsoft certifications

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Solihull/Hybrid - 3 days per week on site

We are working with a well-established financial services organisation to recruit a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business where you will play a key role in designing, configuring, and supporting critical infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable systems that enable business growth.

The Role

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will:

• Provide design, configuration, and technical support for the Group's infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain systems to ensure reliable, effective, and secure operations.
• Support projects by offering technical guidance and delivering solutions aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor less experienced team members and share technical expertise.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues.

Key Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with strong technical knowledge and proven experience in:

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 (virtual & physical)
• VMware 7/8 management
• Active Directory, Group Policy, O365 & Exchange 2016/2019
• Citrix XenApp 6.5 & 7.6, Intune
• Firewalls: Checkpoint, Sonicwall, Meraki MX
• Networking (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, Cisco, Meraki)
• Azure (Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, Infrastructure deployment & management)
• Storage management (IBM Flashsystem preferred)
• Backup technologies (Veeam B&R, Veeam365, IBM tape)
• PowerShell Scripting

Desirable Qualifications

• ITIL 4 Foundation
• Cisco, VMware, or Microsoft certifications

What's in it for you

• The chance to join a dynamic, growing organisation with exciting projects ahead.
• A collaborative, future-oriented environment where your technical expertise will make a real impact.
• Opportunities to further develop your skills and career in a supportive team.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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