At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and maintain secure enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows Server and networking.
- Company: Join a trusted team in a secure, enterprise-scale environment in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking to enhance their skills in a collaborative technical setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring critical systems are secure and high-performing.
- Qualifications: Experience in Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals required.
The predicted salary is between 48060 - 58740 £ per year.
An experienced Infrastructure Engineer is required to join a technical team supporting secure, enterprise IT environments in Birmingham. This role combines Windows Server infrastructure and networking, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across both server platforms and network technologies.
The successful Infrastructure Engineer will help maintain and support critical infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Active Directory, LAN/WAN networks, and firewall platforms within a highly secure operational setting. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.
As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of enterprise IT infrastructure. This includes a mix of Windows server administration and network infrastructure support, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high performing.
- Supporting and maintaining Windows Server infrastructure and core IT systems
- Administering and supporting Microsoft Active Directory environments
- Supporting LAN, WAN, and network infrastructure
- Assisting with the configuration and maintenance of enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or FortiGate
- Supporting VPN connectivity and secure remote access
- Troubleshooting infrastructure and network issues across server and network environments
- Monitoring infrastructure performance and resolving incidents
Successful candidates will have experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure environments, including:
- Experience working as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer
- Experience supporting Windows Server environments
- Administration experience with Microsoft Active Directory
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and connectivity troubleshooting
- Experience supporting or administering network infrastructure
- Experience supporting VPN connectivity or remote access solutions
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or Microsoft infrastructure certifications
- Exposure to Linux environments
This role offers the opportunity to work in a secure, enterprise-scale technical environment supporting critical infrastructure. Engineers will gain exposure to networking, firewall technologies, and Microsoft infrastructure while working as part of a collaborative and highly trusted team.
If you are an Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role combining Windows infrastructure and networking technologies, click apply now to learn more.
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