Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

P&I Insurance Services; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their IT framework. This role involves designing, deploying, and managing IT infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability for critical banking operations. You will lead infrastructure projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for technology, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a prestigious financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise IT systems and infrastructure.
• Experience in managing complex IT environments with multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain IT infrastructure for financial services clients.
• Oversee network security and implement automation solutions.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Management

Networking

Cloud Technologies

Security Compliance

Automation and Scripting

Windows and Linux Systems Management

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Azure

PowerShell

Microsoft Intune

Exchange Online

SQL Server

Cisco Firewalls

Fortinet Firewalls

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Be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimising the IT infrastructure for my prestigious financial services clients. You need a deep understanding of enterprise IT systems, networking, security, and cloud technologies, as you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and scalability of the infrastructure to support critical banking operations.

Location: City of London

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

Employment type: Permanent

This role involves a mix of technical support, BAU, and project work, set by the IT Support and Infrastructure Manager. Due to the nature of the role supporting predominantly office-based stakeholders and the benefit of on-the-job learning and mentoring, this is an office-based position.

The Role

• Design, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and cloud environments.
• Lead infrastructure projects ensuring alignment with company strategies.
• Manage Windows and Linux systems, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud services (365 & Azure).
• Oversee network security, firewalls, VPNs, and cybersecurity measures to ensure compliance with banking regulations.
• Implement automation and scripting solutions (PowerShell, etc.) to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive monitoring.
• Provide Level 2 and 3 support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors.
• Ensure disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) strategies are in place and tested.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum three years' experience in IT support and customer service-focused environments.
• Professional manner with excellent communication skills; able to interact with all levels within the firm.
• Ability to work under pressure, with an analytical mindset and persistence in solving challenging problems.
• Experience in a smaller corporate environment (<500 employees).
• Technical experience with complex infrastructure spanning multiple sites, including:

• Windows Server 2016-2025
• Azure Cloud / Azure AD / SSO / MFA
• VMware (ESXi, vCenter) & Hyper-V
• Active Directory
• Group Policy and SCCM for automation
• PowerShell scripting
• Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management
• Exchange Online and Exchange Server 2019 / Hybrid
• Office365 administration
• Microsoft SCOM/SCCM
• Veeam backup solutions
• Storage solutions like NetApp
• Cisco and Fortinet firewalls
• Office Add-ins troubleshooting
• Telephone Systems (preferably Mitel)
• Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, NetScaler
• Market Data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, Fidessa, etc.)
• Disaster recovery / BCP
• SQL Server database management and administration

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Data Infrastructure and Analytics