Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Burns Sheehan; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IoT connectivity solutions is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead their cloud-first infrastructure transformation. This hands-on role involves designing scalable IT infrastructure, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring system reliability in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure and VMware experience, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Infrastructure and hybrid server environments.
• Proven experience with VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in Linux administration (Debian-based systems preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance IT infrastructure across hybrid environments.
• Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting across server, storage, and virtualisation platforms.
• Lead performance monitoring, capacity planning, and system optimisation efforts.

Skills

Infrastructure automation

System reliability

Communication skills

Education

Certifications in Microsoft, ITIL, VMware

Tools

Azure Cloud Infrastructure

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux administration

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer | £60,000 - Hybrid (2/3 Days/Week in Watford)

Here at Burns Sheehan, we are exclusively working with a rapidly scaling IOT organisation that delivers mission-critical IoT connectivity solutions across sectors including Healthcare, Security, Retail, and Transport.

With over 3 million active connections globally and several recent acquisitions under their belt, this organisation is entering a new phase of cloud-first infrastructure transformation - and they're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help lead the way.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone passionate about infrastructure automation, security, and system reliability within complex environments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance IT infrastructure across hybrid environments.
• Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting across server, storage, and virtualisation platforms.
• Lead performance monitoring, capacity planning, and system optimisation efforts and drive infrastructure automation
• Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices across the infrastructure estate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to align infrastructure projects with strategic goals.
• Maintain clear documentation and regular performance reporting.

Essential Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Infrastructure and hybrid server environments
• Proven experience with VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in Linux administration (Debian-based systems preferred).
• Working knowledge of IAC, CI/CD, Automation and Scripting
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement with Certifications in (Microsoft, ITIL, VMware) are highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team and work on global infrastructure projects in a business known for its innovation, scale, and modern engineering culture.

Sound Interesting? Apply today and we look forward to hearing from you !!!

Senior Infrastructure Engineer | £60,000 - Hybrid (2/3 Days/Week in Watford)

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.