Infrastructure Engineer in Oxford

• Design, implement and maintain server, storage, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure
• Administer Windows Server, Linux and Microsoft Azure services, including identity and access-management components
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter environments
• Support DNS, DHCP, backup, disaster recovery and monitoring services
• Manage server patching, upgrades, lifecycle replacement and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents, problems and service requests
• Maintain secure infrastructure configurations in line with cyber-security and audit requirements
• Support hybrid-cloud connectivity and integration with OCI, Azure and other cloud services
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks and operational procedures
• Identify and deliver infrastructure automation, resilience and service-improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Network Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Software Engineering teams
• Support enterprise applications, scientific research and AI workloads

Requirements

• Experience administering Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server and Azure resources
• Experience deploying and managing virtualised environments using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
• Knowledge of server and storage hardware technologies
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls and VPN connectivity
• Proven experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking and cloud services
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patching and infrastructure lifecycle management
• Experience with enterprise storage, SAN/NAS and backup solutions
• Experience using scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash or Python
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, alerting and incident resolution
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills
• Relevant technical certifications, such as Microsoft, VMware, Cisco or Oracle Cloud, are desirable
• Experience with OCI, AWS or other public-cloud platforms is desirable
• Experience using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools is desirable
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines is desirable
• Knowledge of cyber security controls, vulnerability remediation and privileged access management is desirable
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or container platforms is desirable
• Experience supporting hybrid-cloud environments and cloud migration projects is desirable
• Right to work permanently in the UK
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Living in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford, or willingness to relocate
• Willingness to work longer hours during peak periods and across multiple time zones when required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing and maintaining server, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and VMware environments. Proficient in troubleshooting, documentation, and implementing security measures in line with cyber-security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Microsoft Azure Administration
• VMware vSphere Management
• Infrastructure Automation
• Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Scripting with PowerShell

Hard Skills

• Windows Server Administration
• Linux Administration
• DNS Management
• DHCP Management
• TCP/IP Knowledge
• Backup Solutions
• Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• Cloud Services Management
• Container Platforms
• Infrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

• Strong Troubleshooting Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Documentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Microsoft Certifications
• VMware Certifications
• Cisco Certifications
• Oracle Cloud Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Cyber Security Controls
• Hybrid-Cloud Environments
• Enterprise IT Infrastructure
• Capacity Planning
• Incident Resolution

Tools & Technologies

• VMware vCenter
• OCI
• AWS
• Terraform
• Docker
• Kubernetes