Espire infolabs is hiring for Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer for Southampton, Hull, Cardiff locations with hybrid/remote working flexibility. Job Title: Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Job Type: Fixed Term Contract-FTC(6 Months Possible rolling extension) Location: Hybrid(Southampton, Hull, Cardiff) Reports to: Cloud & Experience Lead Function: IT, Technology & Digital Experience, Information Security Purpose: As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the hands-on technical delivery of several critical infrastructure projects. This role is essential for the successful migration and upgrade of our IT systems, ensuring enhanced efficiency and reliability. Scope: Perform the retrofitting of communication rooms to prepare for the migration of IT infrastructure equipment, including switching, storage, and compute. Execute the migration from VMware to Hyper-V, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and optimal performance post-migration. Implement offsite backup solutions using tape drives to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery capabilities. Work with the team to deliver a smooth exit and migration from our current colo facilities. Carry out detailed technical tasks, including configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of hardware and software. Work closely with the dedicated Project Manager to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives. Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and changes to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance with company standards. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the newly implemented systems to ensure their reliability and performance. Accountabilities: Deliver assigned technical tasks to agreed time, cost, and quality parameters in a flexible and appropriate manner. Collaborate with IT management on planning and cost elements for technical implementations. Ensure clear communication between the technical team and stakeholders. Monitor and report on performance, resource usage, and expenditure against plans. Evaluate and prioritize risks for analysis and response planning. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in IT infrastructure. Skills: Infrastructure Management: Expertise in managing and maintaining IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking equipment. Specifically HPE blades and storage. Virtualization: Proficiency in VMware and Hyper-V environments, including installation, configuration, and migration of VMs. Experience of setup and configuration of System Centre Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) & other System Centre Operations Manager. Operating systems: Deep knowledge or Windows Server up to 2022 and proficient with Linux is desirable. Backup Solutions: Experience with implementing and managing backup solutions, particularly tape drives and with Veeam backup. Technical Troubleshooting: Strong skills in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues. Networking: Solid understanding of networking basic principles and technologies, including switches, routers, and firewalls, as well as core technologies such as DNS & DCHP. Scripting and Automation: Ability to write scripts and automate tasks using tools such as PowerShell. Security: Knowledge of IT security best practices and the ability to implement security measures to protect infrastructure. Documentation: Excellent documentation skills to ensure clear and comprehensive records of configurations and processes. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and project requirements. What Youll Get: Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive the companys technological advancement. Continuous learning and development to keep you at the cutting edge of IT infrastructure. Collaborative environment where your ideas can flourish and make a real impact. Competitive compensation package that recognizes your expertise and potential ADZN1_UKTJ