At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain IT infrastructure in a fast-paced financial services environment.
- Company: Join a leading financial services firm focused on innovation and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to equal opportunities and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing critical systems and ensuring high availability.
- Qualifications: Degree in a technical field and experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly capable IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a robust, secure, and scalable technology environment within a fast-paced financial services setting. This role will play a key part in managing core infrastructure, driving system improvements, and ensuring high availability across critical platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, hands-on infrastructure experience, and a background working within financial or banking environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and cloud environments
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability, ensuring optimal uptime
- Manage and support on-premise and cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Maintain network security, firewalls, and access controls in line with best practices
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver infrastructure improvements and technical solutions
- Support disaster recovery, backup strategies, and business continuity planning
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide timely resolution
- Ensure systems operate in compliance with regulatory and security requirements relevant to financial services
Requirements
- Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or similar)
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration
- Financial services or banking experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls)
- Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of security frameworks and best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Exposure to DevOps practices or infrastructure-as-code
- Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools
- Understanding of regulatory requirements within financial environments
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, and ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process.
