Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Paragon Banking Group PLC; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. The role involves managing and optimizing infrastructure environments, designing solutions, and providing mentorship. The bank values diversity and offers a flexible, inclusive work environment, along with generous benefits including a robust holiday allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Share Save Scheme

Profit Related Pay

Pension Plan

Family Friendly Policies

Employee Discounts

Volunteering Day

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in infrastructure management with Windows and Linux servers.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset in dynamic IT environments.
• Exceptional communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage infrastructure environments for optimal performance.
• Design and deliver complex end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Respond to and resolve urgent escalations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Windows Servers

Linux Servers

Hybrid Cloud Configurations

Backup Solutions

Job description

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About The Role

Let's grow together!

A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK. We use our expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you're a Senior Infrastructure Engineer looking to grow in a friendly environment, we're looking for you!

We're flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing, and passionate about your potential. Let's grow together...

What you'll be doing

1. Monitoring and managing Infrastructure environments for optimal performance, security, and scalability.
2. Designing and delivering complex end-to-end Infrastructure solutions, collaboratively or independently.
3. Balancing responsibilities between BAU, improvement work, and projects.
4. Responding to and resolving urgent escalations.
5. Supporting the team with guidance and mentorship.

About You

What you'll bring to the team

1. Expertise in infrastructure management, including Windows and Linux servers, virtual hosts, hybrid cloud configurations, and backup solutions.
2. A proactive problem-solving mindset to address challenges in dynamic IT environments.
3. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration at all levels, including liaising with senior management.
4. Leadership skills to guide and support team members.
5. A commitment to continuous learning and applying the latest infrastructure trends to improve systems.

Even if you don't meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply. At Paragon, we value diversity and are eager to hear from passionate individuals like you! If you're ready to contribute, please apply.

Further details are available in the Purpose and Performance Profile (PPP), downloadable on this page.

About Us

Working hours

37.5 hours Monday - Friday, with one day in the office per week.

Inclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure our vacancies are accessible for everyone. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or are neurodiverse and need adjustments in our recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.

What can we offer you?

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Starting from 25 days, increasing to 30, plus days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can buy or sell up to a week's leave.
• Share Save Scheme: Opportunity to buy shares at a discounted rate annually.
• Profit Related Pay: Sharing of annual profits with eligible employees.
• Pension Plan: Up to 10% contribution from us towards your pension.
• Family Friendly policies: Enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatments.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring, and more.
• Volunteering Day: One day annually to contribute to causes you care about.
• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover

Be flexible

We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, including hybrid working models.

Be yourself

As an inclusive employer, we celebrate diversity and want you to be authentic at work. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Network works to create a more equitable workplace.

Be heard

We value your voice through our People Forum and regular surveys, influencing our future.

Be well

Access tools and resources for wellbeing, including a digital GP, wellbeing team, and discounted gym memberships.

Be better

We encourage your growth with personalized development plans, supported by our platinum Investors in People status.