Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Description:

Senior IT Engineer – Infrastructure & Networking

Up to £55,000 | 9‑Month Fixed Term Contract

We’re looking for an experienced Project Focussed Senior IT Engineer to join our team on a 9‑month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both infrastructure and networking, playing a key role in maintaining and improving a modern, business-critical IT environment.

The Role

This is a hands-on, varied position where you’ll be responsible for supporting, maintaining and enhancing our IT systems. You’ll work across core infrastructure including servers, cloud platforms and storage, while also being actively involved in networking – from troubleshooting connectivity issues to supporting network upgrades and security improvements.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers, helping to ensure a stable, secure and high-performing IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support and maintain core IT infrastructure, including servers, storage and virtual environments
Manage and optimise cloud-based services (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure or similar)
Support and troubleshoot networking environments (LAN/WAN, switches, firewalls, VPNs)
Monitor system performance and proactively address issues
Contribute to infrastructure and network improvement projects
Ensure systems are secure, patched and aligned with best practice
Provide technical support and escalation for complex issues
Work with external vendors to deliver solutions and resolve incidents
About You

You’ll be a proactive and well-rounded engineer with strong technical skills across both infrastructure and networking.

We’re looking for someone who has:

Solid experience in a senior IT engineering or infrastructure role
Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments and virtualisation (e.g. VMware/Hyper‑V)
Experience with Powershell & Automation
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and/or Azure
Good networking knowledge – including switches, firewalls and general network troubleshooting
An understanding of IT security principles and best practice
Excellent problem-solving skills and a calm, methodical approach
Clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Why Join?

Competitive salary of up to £55,000
Opportunity to work on a broad and interesting technical landscape
A role where you can make a genuine impact across both infrastructure and network performance
Collaborative and supportive team environment