At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and develop IT infrastructure while tackling exciting technical challenges.
- Company: Join a friendly, rapidly growing company committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive perks like online GP access, life assurance, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with modern technologies in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in IT roles with strong skills in Windows Server and networking.
The predicted salary is between 50310 - 61490 £ per year.
We're looking for a proactive IT Infrastructure/Systems Engineer to join our friendly and collaborative IT team. Reporting to the Head of Technology, you'll be responsible for maintaining and developing our IT infrastructure while delivering projects that improve performance, security and the user experience. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with modern technologies and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Administer and maintain Windows Server, VMware, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune.
- Support core infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, firewalls, backups and cloud services.
- Proactively monitor systems to maximise availability, performance and resilience.
- Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations, technology refreshes and improvement projects.
- Design, implement and support LAN, WAN, wireless and secure remote access solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and technical issues.
- Apply cyber security best practices across identity, devices, patching and endpoint protection.
- Automate processes and identify opportunities to improve systems and user experience.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
- Participate in an on-call rota supporting critical business systems (approximately one week in six).
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years' experience in an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator or senior IT support role.
- Strong experience with Windows Server, VMware, Microsoft 365 and enterprise networking.
- Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Experience
- Windows Server 2019/2022/2025, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
- VMware vSphere/ESXi configuration and administration.
- Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams.
- Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and identity management.
- Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot and endpoint management.
- Cisco networking, VLANs, TCP/IP, wireless networking and network troubleshooting.
- Firewall administration (FortiGate preferred).
- Backup technologies (preferably Veeam), disaster recovery.
- Infrastructure monitoring and patch management.
Desirable
- Microsoft, VMware or Cisco certifications.
- Experience delivering infrastructure refreshes, cloud migrations or digital transformation projects.
- Knowledge of ITIL and experience supporting ERP, telephony or other business-critical systems.
Benefits
- Investors In People Silver Award status.
- Company pension scheme.
- 24/7 Online GP access.
- Life Assurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Benefits Platform.
- Development opportunities.
- Discounted leisure membership.
- Discounted vegetable box scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications.
- Rapidly growing company.
- Committed to Sustainability.
IT Infrastructure Engineer in Chichester employer: Barfoots of Botley Ltd
Barfoots of Botley Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Bognor Regis, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled operators can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development through comprehensive training programs, alongside attractive benefits such as a pension scheme and online GP access, the company fosters a supportive culture that prioritises both personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to quality and safety in food manufacturing.
