Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer – Hyper-V / Azure – £45-50,000 + 15% Bonus – Hybrid / Essex Overview: An excellent opportunity is available with our client, a well-respected company embarking on a significant transformation program. We are looking for 2 x Infrastructure Engineers who will be responsible for the technical implementation and maintenance of the organisation’s services and infrastructure. This role will encompass both on-site and cloud environments and requires provisioning, deploying and sustaining these systems to align with requirements of the business. Role & Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage complex infrastructure systems, including servers (Windows), virtualisation (Hyper-V), storage, networks, and cloud environments (Azure) – this includes working on both physical and virtual hardware Monitor and maintain system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability collaborating cross-functionally throughout the business Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, providing timely support to internal teams Implement security best practices and conduct regular audits to safeguard systems and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations Leading infrastructure projects from initiation to completion Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery strategies Keep up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our infrastructure Essential Skills & Requirements: Previous experience with infrastructure including Hyper-V and physical servers (Windows) Proficient with Windows server 2012-2019, AD, DNS, DHCP, Failover Manager Demonstrable experience with implementation of and backup maintenance (Veeam) Experience with on-site data centre maintenance and management Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-site infrastructure Strong hands-on experience configuring and maintaining network devices such as Firewalls (Palo alto/Cisco ASA), Switches, WiFi and Routers DR implementation and regular testing Hardware and software patching/firmware upgrades Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable Skills: Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/MCSA/AZ-700/900 etc Microsoft Dynamics or Power BI experience Package: Salary up to £50,000 15% bonus potential Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days in Essex office) Infrastructure Engineer – Hyper-V / Azure – £45-50,000 + 15% Bonus – Hybrid / Essex