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Fancy being second-in-command on a genuinely varied infrastructure roadmap not just keeping the lights on?
Our client, a £100M+ turnover manufacturing business, is looking for a hands-on Windows Infrastructure Engineer to join an 8-strong IT team supporting around 350 users. This is a third-line role acting as number two to the IT Manager, with a clear path to grow into that position. For candidates wanting to build real technical depth and leadership experience not just clear tickets this is a structured progression opportunity, with training provided in the areas needed to grow into the role.
Applicants from a Managed Service Provider (MSP) background are especially welcome, given the pace and breadth of environments that experience provides.
What You'll Be Working On
The role covers a genuinely varied project pipeline, including:
- Server migration upgrading the estate from Windows Server 2019 to Windows Server 2025
- Hypervisor refresh Hyper-V refresh with 3-node storage clustering, disaster recovery, and Veeam backup
- Manufacturing network reconfiguration migrating the production plant network off Windows Server 2016, with a full network security upgrade to Server 2025
- Endpoint management company-wide rollout of ManageEngine Endpoint Central across ~350 users
- Cyber Essentials working towards accreditation, including training and securing devices business-wide
- Thin client replacement rolling out IGEL (or similar) across the business
- Door access project rolling out a new physical access control system
- Conditional access & security developing the company's security posture, including a wider xgikmsk Microsoft Defender rollout
- ERP support supporting the ERP Manager through a major ERP implementation
- Server builds new application servers, including Linux builds for the production line
- Longer term contributing to the company's evolving cloud strategy as it grows
What's Required
Essential:
- Strong hands-on experience with Hyper-V and server build/deployment
- Windows 11 and Windows Server (20192025)
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