Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Cheltenham – Hybrid – Permanent 37.5 hours per week – £60,000 - £78,000 per annum Our client is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham to act as a Technical Lead and take on some team leadership and mentoring responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be experienced with on-prem technologies such as VMWare, Hyper-V and be interested in new technologies and technology to contribute to Proof of Concept work. Overall our client is looking for a keen and enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineer and they are happy to help develop the leadership skills. Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 3 days per week on site in Cheltenham town centre, 2 days remotely (although they can base people full time on site if required). The Key Responsibilities of a Senior Infrastructure Engineer: * Plan, design, and implement physical and virtual IT infrastructure solutions for customer environments such as Proof of Concept work. * Act as Technical Lead, providing technical direction and mentoring to junior team members. * Deliver ongoing maintenance and support for deployed infrastructure, ensuring high availability. * Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in a timely and well-documented manner. * Manage system health including patching, vulnerability management, backups, and hardware lifecycle. * Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline common system administration tasks. * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all deployed, monitored, and supported infrastructure. * Ensure compliance with organisational security, privacy, and ethical standards at all times. Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, however you will not be expected to have everything: * You'll be taking a Tech lead role, covering everything from design and implementation to automation and hands-on support across physical and virtual environments. * Proven experience delivering and leading IT infrastructure projects end-to-end. * Strong knowledge of networking technologies and vendors including Cisco, Juniper, HP, and Dell. * Solid experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. * Hands-on scripting and automation experience using Ansible, Python, PowerShell, or BASH. * System administration experience across both Microsoft and Linux environments. * Experience with backup technologies such as Veeam or NetBackup. * Background in an MSP environment or similar would be fantastic, with exposure to varied customer infrastructure challenges. * A passion for technology and a desire to learn about new technologies. * Customer facing experience. Benefits/Perks: * 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays). * Company Car Scheme. * Healthcare Scheme. * Company Pension Scheme. * Training Package/Budget. * Great company advancement and support. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of . If you do not hold an active , please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026
Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Cheltenham employer: Datasource
As a leading name in digital and technology consultancy, our client offers an exceptional work environment for Cyber Security Consultants in London or Greater Manchester. With a strong focus on employee growth, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for remote work, this company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of cyber security.
