Infrastructure Engineer – Hyper-V / Azure - £45-50,000 + 15% Bonus – Hybrid / Essex
Overview:
An excellent opportunity is available with our client, a well-respected company embarking on a significant transformation program. We are looking for 2 x Infrastructure Engineers who will be responsible for the technical implementation and maintenance of the organisation’s services and infrastructure. This role will encompass both on-site and cloud environments and requires provisioning, deploying and sustaining these systems to align with requirements of the business.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and manage complex infrastructure systems, including servers (Windows), virtualisation (Hyper-V), storage, networks, and cloud environments (Azure) - this includes working on both physical and virtual hardware
* Monitor and maintain system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability collaborating cross-functionally throughout the business
* Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, providing timely support to internal teams
* Implement security best practices and conduct regular audits to safeguard systems and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
* Leading infrastructure projects from initiation to completion
* Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery strategies
* Keep up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our infrastructure
Essential Skills & Requirements:
* Previous experience with infrastructure including Hyper-V and physical servers (Windows)
* Proficient with Windows server 2012-2019, AD, DNS, DHCP, Failover Manager
* Demonstrable experience with implementation of and backup maintenance (Veeam)
* Experience with on-site data centre maintenance and management
* Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-site infrastructure
* Strong hands-on experience configuring and maintaining network devices such as Firewalls (Palo alto/Cisco ASA), Switches, WiFi and Routers
* DR implementation and regular testing
* Hardware and software patching/firmware upgrades
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desirable Skills:
* Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/MCSA/AZ-700/900 etc
* Microsoft Dynamics or Power BI experience
Package:
* Salary up to £50,000
* 15% bonus potential
* Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days in Essex office)
Infrastructure Engineer – Hyper-V / Azure - £45-50,000 + 15% Bonus – Hybrid / Essex