Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer - Inside IR35

FPSG Connect; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Hertfordshire area is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer for an on-site, day-rate contract role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Citrix, VMWare, and other key infrastructure technologies. This initial 3-month contract offers the potential for extensions and requires expertise in designing and maintaining server infrastructure and backups.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level experience in IT infrastructure management.
• Expertise in virtualisation, server infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and backup solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows server infrastructure.
• Manage Citrix and VMWare environments.
• Implement and monitor backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Citrix

VMWare

Backup solutions

Linux

SQL Admin

Virtualisation Platforms

Server Infrastructure

Storage Solutions

Networking Fundamentals

Cloud Technologies

Active Directory

Scripting and Automation

Job description

FPSG have an initial 3 months+, on-site, Inside IR35, Day-Rate Contract opportunity with a Client of ours in the Hertfordshire area.

The key skills we are looking for in this Day-Rate Contract Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer role are:

• Citrix
• VMWare
• Backup solutions - such as Veeam

Additionally, experience with the following skills are nice to have, with alternatives considered:

• Linux
• HP Aruba
• SQL Admin
• Monitoring tools - such as PRTG

Other skills which you may have, which we are interested in are listed below:

• Virtualisation Platforms - Expert knowledge in VMware, Hyper-V, or similar hypervisors.
• Server Infrastructure - Design, deployment, and maintenance of Windows servers.
• Storage Solutions - Proficient in SAN, NAS, and DAS technologies; understanding of iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and RAID configurations.
• Networking Fundamentals - Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and DNS/DHCP.
• Cloud Technologies - Experience with Azure, or hybrid environments; strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and cloud networking.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery - Proficient in enterprise backup solutions, replication technologies, and business continuity planning.
• Active Directory and Identity Management - Strong understanding of AD, GPOs, DNS integration, and federation services (e.g., ADFS, Azure AD).
• Scripting and Automation - PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and configuration management.

Next Steps:

Please apply, acknowledging the contract is an Inside IR35 role, paid on a Day-rate, requiring on-site presence in the Hertfordshire site.NB…These are non-negotiable terms, to save on any mis-managed expectations.Immediately available, qualified candidates will be progressed swiftly through the interview & on-boarding process to start ASAP for the initial 3 months, with contract extensions highly likely too.

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