Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to manage and enhance their IT infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on VMware, Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, and support for network and security systems. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of the organization’s IT services. Responsibilities Managing, maintaining, and optimising a highly available VMware environment, including updates, patching, and performance monitoring. Delivering 3rd-line support for complex technical issues escalated from the service desk. Configuring, deploying, and administering Office 365 services such as Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams. Overseeing and managing Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, resource groups, and Azure Active Directory. Administering Active Directory, including group policies, DNS, and DHCP, as well as supporting hybrid integrations with Azure AD. Providing support and troubleshooting for network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls. Configuring and managing basic routing, VPNs, and connectivity solutions. Maintaining IT security practices, including managing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and endpoint protection. Collaborating with the IT team to implement new technologies, upgrades, and migrations. Ensuring backup and disaster recovery systems are operational and regularly tested. Leading infrastructure-related projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and deployments. Key Skills: Proven experience managing and supporting VMware environments. Experience with backup and recovery solutions such as Veeam. Strong expertise in Office 365 administration and Azure cloud infrastructure. In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, including hybrid environments. Familiarity with network protocols, routing, VPNs, and troubleshooting. Solid understanding of IT security practices, including firewall management and endpoint protection. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.