Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent - Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and deliver across a hybrid technology estate during a period of ongoing transformation. This role will sit within a growing team and will be responsible for a mix of BAU support and project delivery, working across core infrastructure including Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and evolving the environment, contributing to new implementations, and supporting a fast-paced, high-performance business. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Support and maintain a hybrid infrastructure environment across on-premise and cloud platforms. Deliver a mix of BAU support and project work, including design, build, testing, and implementation of new systems. Take ownership of infrastructure projects, contributing to technical design and driving delivery through to completion. Support and optimise virtualisation platforms, servers, and storage environments. Work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective delivery and support. Contribute to the standardisation and improvement of the technology estate, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scalability. Operate within ITIL frameworks, supporting change, incident, and problem management processes. Participate in an on-call or rota-based support model as required. Key Requirements of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Strong experience across Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and Entra ID Broad infrastructure experience across servers, storage, and virtualisation environments. Strong knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, with exposure to Nutanix highly desirable. Experience working within hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud). Working knowledge of SQL and Power Platform technologies is advantageous. Exposure to Linux environments, with the ability to support and troubleshoot at a basic level. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, with confidence in owning workstreams end-to-end. Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including change and incident management. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in fast-paced or high-pressure environments is highly beneficial. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent - Hybrid Competitive Salary
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent - Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and deliver across a hybrid technology estate during a period of ongoing transformation. This role will sit within a growing team and will be responsible for a mix of BAU support and project delivery, working across core infrastructure including Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and evolving the environment, contributing to new implementations, and supporting a fast-paced, high-performance business. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Support and maintain a hybrid infrastructure environment across on-premise and cloud platforms. Deliver a mix of BAU support and project work, including design, build, testing, and implementation of new systems. Take ownership of infrastructure projects, contributing to technical design and driving delivery through to completion. Support and optimise virtualisation platforms, servers, and storage environments. Work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective delivery and support. Contribute to the standardisation and improvement of the technology estate, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scalability. Operate within ITIL frameworks, supporting change, incident, and problem management processes. Participate in an on-call or rota-based support model as required. Key Requirements of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Strong experience across Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and Entra ID Broad infrastructure experience across servers, storage, and virtualisation environments. Strong knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, with exposure to Nutanix highly desirable. Experience working within hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud). Working knowledge of SQL and Power Platform technologies is advantageous. Exposure to Linux environments, with the ability to support and troubleshoot at a basic level. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, with confidence in owning workstreams end-to-end. Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including change and incident management. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in fast-paced or high-pressure environments is highly beneficial. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent - Hybrid Competitive Salary
Job Title: Unix Engineer Location : Manchester - 2/3 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 27/04/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We are looking for a senior Unix/Linux infrastructure specialist with a strong focus on platform security, compliance, and stability within highly regulated enterprise environments. The role supports critical Unix/Linux platforms, including Legacy and modern systems, and plays a key part in data centre optimisation, migration, and security hardening initiatives. This position requires deep hands on Unix/Linux expertise combined with strong security awareness, operational discipline, and the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Provide L2/L3 support for Unix/Linux infrastructure platforms in production, including business critical and regulated systems Perform secure build, configuration, hardening, and ongoing maintenance of Unix/Linux Servers Support data centre optimisation, migration, and transformation programmes, including platform stabilisation and risk reduction activities Implement and maintain security controls, including access management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance Participate in incident, problem, and change management, ensuring adherence to ITIL and security governance standards Support audit, risk, and compliance activities, including evidence gathering and remediation of audit findings Work closely with security, platform, and architecture teams to ensure platforms meet enterprise security and operational standards Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong hands on experience administering Unix/Linux platforms in large enterprise environments Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux, SUSE or equivalent) Unix variants (eg AIX, Solaris, HP UX or equivalent Legacy platforms) Solid experience with system hardening and security best practices on Unix/Linux OS patching and life cycle management User and privilege management (sudo, PAM, RBAC) File system, storage, and performance management Process monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis Experience working in regulated or security sensitive environments (eg banking, financial services, critical infrastructure) Familiarity with vulnerability management, security scanning, and remediation processes Experience supporting data centre migration or transformation programmes is highly desirable Working knowledge of ITIL processes (incident, problem, change) Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux certification Unix/Linux vendor certifications (AIX, Solaris, etc.) ITIL Foundation Security focused certifications (eg CompTIA Security+, CISSP - foundational exposure acceptable) If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Unix Engineer Location : Manchester - 2/3 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 27/04/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We are looking for a senior Unix/Linux infrastructure specialist with a strong focus on platform security, compliance, and stability within highly regulated enterprise environments. The role supports critical Unix/Linux platforms, including Legacy and modern systems, and plays a key part in data centre optimisation, migration, and security hardening initiatives. This position requires deep hands on Unix/Linux expertise combined with strong security awareness, operational discipline, and the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Provide L2/L3 support for Unix/Linux infrastructure platforms in production, including business critical and regulated systems Perform secure build, configuration, hardening, and ongoing maintenance of Unix/Linux Servers Support data centre optimisation, migration, and transformation programmes, including platform stabilisation and risk reduction activities Implement and maintain security controls, including access management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance Participate in incident, problem, and change management, ensuring adherence to ITIL and security governance standards Support audit, risk, and compliance activities, including evidence gathering and remediation of audit findings Work closely with security, platform, and architecture teams to ensure platforms meet enterprise security and operational standards Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong hands on experience administering Unix/Linux platforms in large enterprise environments Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux, SUSE or equivalent) Unix variants (eg AIX, Solaris, HP UX or equivalent Legacy platforms) Solid experience with system hardening and security best practices on Unix/Linux OS patching and life cycle management User and privilege management (sudo, PAM, RBAC) File system, storage, and performance management Process monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis Experience working in regulated or security sensitive environments (eg banking, financial services, critical infrastructure) Familiarity with vulnerability management, security scanning, and remediation processes Experience supporting data centre migration or transformation programmes is highly desirable Working knowledge of ITIL processes (incident, problem, change) Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux certification Unix/Linux vendor certifications (AIX, Solaris, etc.) ITIL Foundation Security focused certifications (eg CompTIA Security+, CISSP - foundational exposure acceptable) If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to
01/04/2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to
Endpoint Engineer - ready for your next challenge? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems, engineering secure and modern endpoint solutions, and working with a team who share your passion for doing things the right way? If you're excited by the idea of shaping best-in-class endpoint platforms in a highly secure Defence environment, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Endpoint Engineering team is growing within our Aerospace, Defence and Security business. You'll be joining a collaborative group of engineers who focus on high-quality design, automated testing, secure-by-design principles and modern engineering practices. We look after the delivery, configuration and management of operating systems and endpoint technologies across user devices, as well as print and scan platforms. With a strong emphasis on automation and efficiency, we use the latest technologies to develop a highly integrated, on-premises endpoint platform. Office Based in Gloucester. You will need to already hold, or be eligible to obtain, DV clearance. What you'll be doing: Delivering endpoint engineering activities including hardware and software evaluation, integration, deployment, testing and platform administration. Producing clear technical documentation to support proposals, implementation and ongoing operations. Providing third-line support and resolving incidents and requests in line with SLAs using agile toolsets like Jira. Developing and implementing automation solutions using tools such as PowerShell, Python and Ansible. Designing and maintaining automated build, test and deployment pipelines aligned with CI/CD practices. Implementing monitoring, alerting and automated remediation to enhance platform reliability and efficiency. What you'll bring: Strong experience with Microsoft Configuration Management technologies such as SCCM, SCOM and SCORCH. Knowledge of anti-malware technologies. Experience with thin client and VDI solutions. Understanding of user profile and access management, vulnerability management and print/scan services. Advanced enterprise infrastructure skills including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. It would be great if you had: Experience with automation pipelines and virtualisation. Exposure to Git version control and automated testing frameworks. Relevant technical accreditations. Understanding of Linux infrastructure management. Experience in risk analysis, risk management or risk reporting. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full time, Permanent. Location: Gloucester. Employment Type: Full time, Permanent. Location: Office based in Gloucester. Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: Up to £65K. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
01/04/2026
Full time
Endpoint Engineer - ready for your next challenge? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems, engineering secure and modern endpoint solutions, and working with a team who share your passion for doing things the right way? If you're excited by the idea of shaping best-in-class endpoint platforms in a highly secure Defence environment, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Endpoint Engineering team is growing within our Aerospace, Defence and Security business. You'll be joining a collaborative group of engineers who focus on high-quality design, automated testing, secure-by-design principles and modern engineering practices. We look after the delivery, configuration and management of operating systems and endpoint technologies across user devices, as well as print and scan platforms. With a strong emphasis on automation and efficiency, we use the latest technologies to develop a highly integrated, on-premises endpoint platform. Office Based in Gloucester. You will need to already hold, or be eligible to obtain, DV clearance. What you'll be doing: Delivering endpoint engineering activities including hardware and software evaluation, integration, deployment, testing and platform administration. Producing clear technical documentation to support proposals, implementation and ongoing operations. Providing third-line support and resolving incidents and requests in line with SLAs using agile toolsets like Jira. Developing and implementing automation solutions using tools such as PowerShell, Python and Ansible. Designing and maintaining automated build, test and deployment pipelines aligned with CI/CD practices. Implementing monitoring, alerting and automated remediation to enhance platform reliability and efficiency. What you'll bring: Strong experience with Microsoft Configuration Management technologies such as SCCM, SCOM and SCORCH. Knowledge of anti-malware technologies. Experience with thin client and VDI solutions. Understanding of user profile and access management, vulnerability management and print/scan services. Advanced enterprise infrastructure skills including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. It would be great if you had: Experience with automation pipelines and virtualisation. Exposure to Git version control and automated testing frameworks. Relevant technical accreditations. Understanding of Linux infrastructure management. Experience in risk analysis, risk management or risk reporting. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full time, Permanent. Location: Gloucester. Employment Type: Full time, Permanent. Location: Office based in Gloucester. Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: Up to £65K. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem Principal Platform & Identity Engineer (Hands-On, Hybrid Architect Role) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 + bonus + benefits Industry: Enterprise / Retail / Large-Scale Environment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Are you tired of roles that force you to choose between pure support and pure architecture? This opportunity sits right in the middle . You'll design, build, operate, and evolve a modern enterprise platform, taking full ownership of identity, automation, and infrastructure services across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a large, high-profile organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation over the next 3-5 years. If you want a role where you won't get boxed in, where you can use your breadth across identity, cloud, automation, and infrastructure, this is the one. What You'll Do In this hybrid engineering + architectural role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise identity & infrastructure strategy Build and deliver roadmaps, principles, guardrails, and operational patterns Lead the design, build and operation of the organisation's next-gen platform Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) Partner closely with Security and Architecture to ensure a secure, evergreen, resilient platform Act as a senior technical authority during incidents, outages, and complex engineering challenges Support the shift to a modern "as-a-service" infrastructure model Contribute directly to a multi-year transformation across cloud, data centre, identity, and automation This is not a detached architect role, you will stay close to the technology, get hands-on when needed, and influence key strategic decisions. What You Bring You're the ideal fit if you sit between a Senior Engineer and a Technical Architect - someone who can both design and deliver . Essential Skills & Experience Identity (priority area): Strong experience across Entra ID , Active Directory , Azure SSO Conditional Access (must have) App Registrations / Enterprise Applications One Identity Active Roles JIT access, ZTNA concepts, and ideally zScaler Infrastructure & Platform: VMware (VCF ideally) Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat) Microsoft stack Storage, OS, data centre fundamentals Networking (WAN/LAN, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN, load balancing) Automation (non-negotiable): Terraform Ansible GitLab (pipelines, automation, patterns) You're also someone who: Has evolved with the industry - not stuck in on-prem only or cloud-only silos Thinks in terms of platforms, not just ticket queues or pipeline building Can influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Communicates clearly at both technical and non-technical levels Why This Role Is Different This isn't a siloed identity role. This isn't a PowerPoint architect role. This isn't a narrow engineer role. This is a broad, modern, engineering-led role covering identity, infra, cloud, automation, and platform operations. You'll gain exposure across multiple domains and work in a genuinely collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future platform. You won't get boxed in here. Want to know more? If you're a Senior Engineer with architectural capability, or a hands-on architect who still enjoys real engineering, apply directly for immediate consideration Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem Principal Platform & Identity Engineer (Hands-On, Hybrid Architect Role) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 + bonus + benefits Industry: Enterprise / Retail / Large-Scale Environment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Are you tired of roles that force you to choose between pure support and pure architecture? This opportunity sits right in the middle . You'll design, build, operate, and evolve a modern enterprise platform, taking full ownership of identity, automation, and infrastructure services across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a large, high-profile organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation over the next 3-5 years. If you want a role where you won't get boxed in, where you can use your breadth across identity, cloud, automation, and infrastructure, this is the one. What You'll Do In this hybrid engineering + architectural role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise identity & infrastructure strategy Build and deliver roadmaps, principles, guardrails, and operational patterns Lead the design, build and operation of the organisation's next-gen platform Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) Partner closely with Security and Architecture to ensure a secure, evergreen, resilient platform Act as a senior technical authority during incidents, outages, and complex engineering challenges Support the shift to a modern "as-a-service" infrastructure model Contribute directly to a multi-year transformation across cloud, data centre, identity, and automation This is not a detached architect role, you will stay close to the technology, get hands-on when needed, and influence key strategic decisions. What You Bring You're the ideal fit if you sit between a Senior Engineer and a Technical Architect - someone who can both design and deliver . Essential Skills & Experience Identity (priority area): Strong experience across Entra ID , Active Directory , Azure SSO Conditional Access (must have) App Registrations / Enterprise Applications One Identity Active Roles JIT access, ZTNA concepts, and ideally zScaler Infrastructure & Platform: VMware (VCF ideally) Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat) Microsoft stack Storage, OS, data centre fundamentals Networking (WAN/LAN, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN, load balancing) Automation (non-negotiable): Terraform Ansible GitLab (pipelines, automation, patterns) You're also someone who: Has evolved with the industry - not stuck in on-prem only or cloud-only silos Thinks in terms of platforms, not just ticket queues or pipeline building Can influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Communicates clearly at both technical and non-technical levels Why This Role Is Different This isn't a siloed identity role. This isn't a PowerPoint architect role. This isn't a narrow engineer role. This is a broad, modern, engineering-led role covering identity, infra, cloud, automation, and platform operations. You'll gain exposure across multiple domains and work in a genuinely collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future platform. You won't get boxed in here. Want to know more? If you're a Senior Engineer with architectural capability, or a hands-on architect who still enjoys real engineering, apply directly for immediate consideration Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Business Unit: Technology Operations and Cyber Security - Data Platform Unit Salary Range: £40,800.00 - £51,000.00 per annum DOE Location: UK Hybrid - Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit a Virgin Money Hub Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Our Team The successful candidate will join the Data Platform Unit within Technology Operations and Cyber Security (TOCS) becoming a key member of the team who are responsible for supporting the organisations database environments which reside upon a mixture of on-prem, hybrid and cloud infrastructure. The expectation is that you will work closely with other staff from TOCS and beyond, including 3rd parties, to ensure the database is estate functions as required alongside collaborating with projects and other teams to ensure that change within the database environments is managed and controlled effectively alongside innovation being progressed safely. What you'll be doing Support and problem solve on all Production databases as a priority alongside supporting the databases within the Pre-Production environment through proactive identification of risk, swift resolution of live issues and proposal of appropriate fixes/improvements for future Upgrade, decommission and deliver new databases alongside supporting changes required to existing databases on the estate including but not limited to deployments, patching, tuning / optimisation and disaster recovery testing. Think "outside the box" to improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Lead Database Engineers, Infrastructure Designers and Project Managers to ensure solutions meet the organisation's strategic needs and service being kept safe is in mind at all times. Collaborate with internal and external parties, escalating where necessary to Lead Database Engineers / Team Leads, to ensure operational issues are resolved within agreed SLAs to ensure we provide excellent customer service. Improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Our work is highly specialised, high profile and fast paced, so you will be expected to self-manage in a professional and proactive manner in conjunction with your Team Lead who will assign you tasks. Following a period of training the expectation is that the successful candidate would join a 24/7 on-call rota. Due to the operational nature of the role, there will be times when you may need to work out with your core hours therefore flexibility is key. We need you to have A strong understanding and experience of database administration (across Oracle and SQL Server technologies specifically) in a Production setting. An ability to troubleshoot Production issues quickly in an analytical manner alongside making recommendations to resolve issues and/or deliver enhancements. Experience of undertaking database builds, patching, migrations and upgrades. Experience of High Availability and Disaster Recovery Methods including setup, troubleshooting and support - Oracle RAC, Oracle Restart, ASM, Oracle Data Guard, flashback technologies and SQL Server Always On High Availability. Database performance tuning and optimisation skills. Experience of using Oracle Enterprise Manager. Oracle / Red Hat Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris Operating System experience. An ability to take ownership for your own development, including taking proactive steps to improve and maintain your skills, knowledge, and behaviours. To display collaborative behaviours and excellent verbal / written communication skills. ITIL Service Management awareness (Incident, Change and Problem Management processes). The self-motivation and desire to keep knowledge current in regards to database technologies including but not limited to Oracle, SQL, Exadata and OCI. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience of managing databases (including patching, maintenance, and support of the appliances themselves) within cloud or environments (Oracle OCI, Oracle Exadata and/or Microsoft Azure) with an awareness of emerging industry trends such as PAAS, DBAS, IAAS. Experience of working with other database technologies aside from Oracle and SQL Server i.e. Cosmos, PostgreSQL or similar. Competence in scripting languages such as Bash/PowerShell/Python. Experience of Dynatrace tooling. ServiceNow usage Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. The extras you'll get: 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.
01/04/2026
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations and Cyber Security - Data Platform Unit Salary Range: £40,800.00 - £51,000.00 per annum DOE Location: UK Hybrid - Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit a Virgin Money Hub Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Our Team The successful candidate will join the Data Platform Unit within Technology Operations and Cyber Security (TOCS) becoming a key member of the team who are responsible for supporting the organisations database environments which reside upon a mixture of on-prem, hybrid and cloud infrastructure. The expectation is that you will work closely with other staff from TOCS and beyond, including 3rd parties, to ensure the database is estate functions as required alongside collaborating with projects and other teams to ensure that change within the database environments is managed and controlled effectively alongside innovation being progressed safely. What you'll be doing Support and problem solve on all Production databases as a priority alongside supporting the databases within the Pre-Production environment through proactive identification of risk, swift resolution of live issues and proposal of appropriate fixes/improvements for future Upgrade, decommission and deliver new databases alongside supporting changes required to existing databases on the estate including but not limited to deployments, patching, tuning / optimisation and disaster recovery testing. Think "outside the box" to improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Lead Database Engineers, Infrastructure Designers and Project Managers to ensure solutions meet the organisation's strategic needs and service being kept safe is in mind at all times. Collaborate with internal and external parties, escalating where necessary to Lead Database Engineers / Team Leads, to ensure operational issues are resolved within agreed SLAs to ensure we provide excellent customer service. Improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Our work is highly specialised, high profile and fast paced, so you will be expected to self-manage in a professional and proactive manner in conjunction with your Team Lead who will assign you tasks. Following a period of training the expectation is that the successful candidate would join a 24/7 on-call rota. Due to the operational nature of the role, there will be times when you may need to work out with your core hours therefore flexibility is key. We need you to have A strong understanding and experience of database administration (across Oracle and SQL Server technologies specifically) in a Production setting. An ability to troubleshoot Production issues quickly in an analytical manner alongside making recommendations to resolve issues and/or deliver enhancements. Experience of undertaking database builds, patching, migrations and upgrades. Experience of High Availability and Disaster Recovery Methods including setup, troubleshooting and support - Oracle RAC, Oracle Restart, ASM, Oracle Data Guard, flashback technologies and SQL Server Always On High Availability. Database performance tuning and optimisation skills. Experience of using Oracle Enterprise Manager. Oracle / Red Hat Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris Operating System experience. An ability to take ownership for your own development, including taking proactive steps to improve and maintain your skills, knowledge, and behaviours. To display collaborative behaviours and excellent verbal / written communication skills. ITIL Service Management awareness (Incident, Change and Problem Management processes). The self-motivation and desire to keep knowledge current in regards to database technologies including but not limited to Oracle, SQL, Exadata and OCI. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience of managing databases (including patching, maintenance, and support of the appliances themselves) within cloud or environments (Oracle OCI, Oracle Exadata and/or Microsoft Azure) with an awareness of emerging industry trends such as PAAS, DBAS, IAAS. Experience of working with other database technologies aside from Oracle and SQL Server i.e. Cosmos, PostgreSQL or similar. Competence in scripting languages such as Bash/PowerShell/Python. Experience of Dynatrace tooling. ServiceNow usage Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. The extras you'll get: 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.
Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer - Defence Programme Location: Caerphilly (with travel to Defence/Ministry of Defence sites as required)Clearance: SC (must hold or be eligible); DV highly desirablePackage: £65,000 + Bonus + comprehensive benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid (Mon & Fri optional WFH)This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a Senior infrastructure and Director Services Engineer - or similar, to join a long?established, financially robust technology provider with comprehensive experience delivering secure IT solutions across the UK public sector. The Opportunity A major Defence customer is undertaking an extensive programme to build a secure, on?premise, multi?domain virtualised infrastructure that underpins mission?critical and operational capabilities. As a Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer, you will design, implement, and support enterprise services across several secure domains - including Active Directory, identity services, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, PKI, authentication platforms, and related Microsoft ecosystem components. Key Responsibilities - Architect, manage, and maintain multi?site Active Directory environments- Administer DNS, DHCP, and PKI in secure operational environments- Design and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs)- Manage Web Application Proxy (WAP), RDS, and federation services- Ensure alignment with MOD security standards- Participate in design reviews and Change Advisory Boards (CAB)- Work closely with security, cloud, networking, Linux, and virtualisation teams- Monitor performance using Splunk, event logging, and PowerShell automation- Automate tasks using PowerShell (essential) or Ansible (desirable) Essential Skills & Experience - Multi?site Active Directory support- Windows Server, DNS, DHCP- GPO design and troubleshooting- PKI and certificate services- Web Application Proxy & RDS- Strong PowerShell scripting- Working in a Defence or Government environment Desirable Skills - Defence sector experience- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi; awareness of NSX?T- SIEM/monitoring experience- Ansible or other automation tools- Linux/Unix integration with AD- Secure WAN technologies (BGP/MPLS/VPN)- Existing SC/DV clearance Qualifications - Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (or equivalent)- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Personal Attributes - Customer?focused and committed to service excellence- Strong ownership and reliability- Willingness to challenge established practices- Driven, proactive, and collaborativeIf you are a Senior Infrastructure and Director Services Engineer or similar, with a background in Defence, then please send your CV to me today as this will go quickly.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer - Defence Programme Location: Caerphilly (with travel to Defence/Ministry of Defence sites as required)Clearance: SC (must hold or be eligible); DV highly desirablePackage: £65,000 + Bonus + comprehensive benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid (Mon & Fri optional WFH)This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a Senior infrastructure and Director Services Engineer - or similar, to join a long?established, financially robust technology provider with comprehensive experience delivering secure IT solutions across the UK public sector. The Opportunity A major Defence customer is undertaking an extensive programme to build a secure, on?premise, multi?domain virtualised infrastructure that underpins mission?critical and operational capabilities. As a Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer, you will design, implement, and support enterprise services across several secure domains - including Active Directory, identity services, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, PKI, authentication platforms, and related Microsoft ecosystem components. Key Responsibilities - Architect, manage, and maintain multi?site Active Directory environments- Administer DNS, DHCP, and PKI in secure operational environments- Design and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs)- Manage Web Application Proxy (WAP), RDS, and federation services- Ensure alignment with MOD security standards- Participate in design reviews and Change Advisory Boards (CAB)- Work closely with security, cloud, networking, Linux, and virtualisation teams- Monitor performance using Splunk, event logging, and PowerShell automation- Automate tasks using PowerShell (essential) or Ansible (desirable) Essential Skills & Experience - Multi?site Active Directory support- Windows Server, DNS, DHCP- GPO design and troubleshooting- PKI and certificate services- Web Application Proxy & RDS- Strong PowerShell scripting- Working in a Defence or Government environment Desirable Skills - Defence sector experience- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi; awareness of NSX?T- SIEM/monitoring experience- Ansible or other automation tools- Linux/Unix integration with AD- Secure WAN technologies (BGP/MPLS/VPN)- Existing SC/DV clearance Qualifications - Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (or equivalent)- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Personal Attributes - Customer?focused and committed to service excellence- Strong ownership and reliability- Willingness to challenge established practices- Driven, proactive, and collaborativeIf you are a Senior Infrastructure and Director Services Engineer or similar, with a background in Defence, then please send your CV to me today as this will go quickly.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and deliver across a hybrid technology estate during a period of ongoing transformation. This role will sit within a growing team and will be responsible for a mix of BAU support and project delivery, working across core infrastructure including Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and evolving the environment, contributing to new implementations, and supporting a fast-paced, high-performance business. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Support and maintain a hybrid infrastructure environment across on-premise and cloud platforms. Deliver a mix of BAU support and project work, including design, build, testing, and implementation of new systems. Take ownership of infrastructure projects, contributing to technical design and driving delivery through to completion. Support and optimise virtualisation platforms, servers, and storage environments. Work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective delivery and support. Contribute to the standardisation and improvement of the technology estate, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scalability. Operate within ITIL frameworks, supporting change, incident, and problem management processes. Participate in an on-call or rota-based support model as required. Key Requirements of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Strong experience across Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and Entra ID Broad infrastructure experience across servers, storage, and virtualisation environments. Strong knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, with exposure to Nutanix highly desirable. Experience working within hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud). Working knowledge of SQL and Power Platform technologies is advantageous. Exposure to Linux environments, with the ability to support and troubleshoot at a basic level. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, with confidence in owning workstreams end-to-end. Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including change and incident management. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in fast-paced or high-pressure environments is highly beneficial. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent Hybrid Competitive Salary
31/03/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and deliver across a hybrid technology estate during a period of ongoing transformation. This role will sit within a growing team and will be responsible for a mix of BAU support and project delivery, working across core infrastructure including Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and evolving the environment, contributing to new implementations, and supporting a fast-paced, high-performance business. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Support and maintain a hybrid infrastructure environment across on-premise and cloud platforms. Deliver a mix of BAU support and project work, including design, build, testing, and implementation of new systems. Take ownership of infrastructure projects, contributing to technical design and driving delivery through to completion. Support and optimise virtualisation platforms, servers, and storage environments. Work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective delivery and support. Contribute to the standardisation and improvement of the technology estate, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scalability. Operate within ITIL frameworks, supporting change, incident, and problem management processes. Participate in an on-call or rota-based support model as required. Key Requirements of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Strong experience across Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and Entra ID Broad infrastructure experience across servers, storage, and virtualisation environments. Strong knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, with exposure to Nutanix highly desirable. Experience working within hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud). Working knowledge of SQL and Power Platform technologies is advantageous. Exposure to Linux environments, with the ability to support and troubleshoot at a basic level. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, with confidence in owning workstreams end-to-end. Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including change and incident management. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in fast-paced or high-pressure environments is highly beneficial. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment Senior Infrastructure Engineer Kent Hybrid Competitive Salary
Summer-Browning Associates
East Kilbride, Lanarkshire
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Architect for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - East Kilbride About the role: You will be responsible for leading the security design of a modern and innovative IT platform. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Security Architecture support, with the following skills and experience: Experience in technical and security architecture and design within a secure environment. Experience operating within a security architecture function. Knowledge of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments. Knowledge of software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment. Experience architecting and securing solutions within highly sensitive and classified environments. Knowledge of operating in cloud environments e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP etc (Desirable) Experience of establishing security standards, patterns, reference architectures, and assurance frameworks that enable secure-by-design outcomes across multiple services (Desirable)
31/03/2026
Contractor
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Architect for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - East Kilbride About the role: You will be responsible for leading the security design of a modern and innovative IT platform. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Security Architecture support, with the following skills and experience: Experience in technical and security architecture and design within a secure environment. Experience operating within a security architecture function. Knowledge of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments. Knowledge of software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment. Experience architecting and securing solutions within highly sensitive and classified environments. Knowledge of operating in cloud environments e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP etc (Desirable) Experience of establishing security standards, patterns, reference architectures, and assurance frameworks that enable secure-by-design outcomes across multiple services (Desirable)
IT Support Technician (1st/2nd Line) - Peterborough - 27/30k + benefits ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a 1st/2nd Line Support Technician for our client based in Peterborough who continue to lead their market. This role would suit somebody who is looking to develop in their career starting at 1st/2nd Line to hopefully progress and develop technically. Support Engineer: You will ideally have experience of the following: Creating/managing Users/Groups in Active Directory. Creating/managing Users/Groups in Azure AD/Microsoft Entra. Experience with Windows Desktop (7-11) and Server (2012R2 - 2022) Operating Systems. Exchange Online/Microsoft Exchange/Microsoft 365 - SharePoint Online/OneDrive. Backup and DR Solutions e.g. Acronis, Veeam, Windows Servers, etc. Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V. You will also have experience working as part of an existing Support Team using a Ticket System and Remote Support tools. Advantageous: Experience with Linux and macOS and IP Telephone Systems. Knowledge of basic broadband and network troubleshooting. If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting 1st/2nd Line Technical Support role, please apply below:
31/03/2026
Full time
IT Support Technician (1st/2nd Line) - Peterborough - 27/30k + benefits ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a 1st/2nd Line Support Technician for our client based in Peterborough who continue to lead their market. This role would suit somebody who is looking to develop in their career starting at 1st/2nd Line to hopefully progress and develop technically. Support Engineer: You will ideally have experience of the following: Creating/managing Users/Groups in Active Directory. Creating/managing Users/Groups in Azure AD/Microsoft Entra. Experience with Windows Desktop (7-11) and Server (2012R2 - 2022) Operating Systems. Exchange Online/Microsoft Exchange/Microsoft 365 - SharePoint Online/OneDrive. Backup and DR Solutions e.g. Acronis, Veeam, Windows Servers, etc. Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V. You will also have experience working as part of an existing Support Team using a Ticket System and Remote Support tools. Advantageous: Experience with Linux and macOS and IP Telephone Systems. Knowledge of basic broadband and network troubleshooting. If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting 1st/2nd Line Technical Support role, please apply below:
2nd Line Support Engineer Harrogate Offering £33,000 £38,000 Basic Salary plus Great Benefits Technical Prospects are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established IT Services Provider based in Harrogate, supporting clients throughout Yorkshire. Our client is currently recruiting an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their established and professional technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation that values technical excellence, professional development and high standards of client service. 2nd Line Support Engineer - Role The successful candidate will be responsible for providing reliable and efficient technical support to a varied client base, ensuring service levels are maintained and Service Level Agreements are consistently achieved. Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support via the company helpdesk, responding to user queries in a timely and professional manner. Diagnosing and resolving issues relating to hardware, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and software applications, including Microsoft 365. Supporting network connectivity issues, including LAN, VPN, DNS, TCP/IP protocols and firewall configurations. Administering user accounts and permissions within Active Directory. Deploying software and managing updates using SCCM. Supporting Windows Server environments, including HP ProLiant server infrastructure. Monitoring systems using PRTG and investigating alerts as required. Configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls. Reviewing system logs and network activity to identify potential issues. Producing clear and accurate technical documentation. Maintaining a high standard of customer service when liaising with users at all levels. 2nd Line Support Engineer - Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a 2nd Line technical support role supporting B2B users. Familiarity with ITIL processes would be advantageous. Experience supporting Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and above. Practical experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure. Solid working knowledge of Active Directory, Remote Management and Security tools. Good understanding of networking principles. Experience supporting desktops, laptops, servers and associated peripherals. Clear and professional communication skills. Ability to manage and prioritise multiple support requests effectively. A full UK driving licence is required, as the role will involve travel to client sites across Yorkshire. The 2nd Line Support Engineer is offering £33,000 £38,000 basic salary plus great benefits for the successful candidate. Benefits include 25 days + statutory bank holidays, and investment in training and professional certifications, with allocated time during the working week for study. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of 2nd Line Support Engineer. This position is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
31/03/2026
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer Harrogate Offering £33,000 £38,000 Basic Salary plus Great Benefits Technical Prospects are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established IT Services Provider based in Harrogate, supporting clients throughout Yorkshire. Our client is currently recruiting an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their established and professional technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation that values technical excellence, professional development and high standards of client service. 2nd Line Support Engineer - Role The successful candidate will be responsible for providing reliable and efficient technical support to a varied client base, ensuring service levels are maintained and Service Level Agreements are consistently achieved. Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support via the company helpdesk, responding to user queries in a timely and professional manner. Diagnosing and resolving issues relating to hardware, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and software applications, including Microsoft 365. Supporting network connectivity issues, including LAN, VPN, DNS, TCP/IP protocols and firewall configurations. Administering user accounts and permissions within Active Directory. Deploying software and managing updates using SCCM. Supporting Windows Server environments, including HP ProLiant server infrastructure. Monitoring systems using PRTG and investigating alerts as required. Configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls. Reviewing system logs and network activity to identify potential issues. Producing clear and accurate technical documentation. Maintaining a high standard of customer service when liaising with users at all levels. 2nd Line Support Engineer - Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a 2nd Line technical support role supporting B2B users. Familiarity with ITIL processes would be advantageous. Experience supporting Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and above. Practical experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure. Solid working knowledge of Active Directory, Remote Management and Security tools. Good understanding of networking principles. Experience supporting desktops, laptops, servers and associated peripherals. Clear and professional communication skills. Ability to manage and prioritise multiple support requests effectively. A full UK driving licence is required, as the role will involve travel to client sites across Yorkshire. The 2nd Line Support Engineer is offering £33,000 £38,000 basic salary plus great benefits for the successful candidate. Benefits include 25 days + statutory bank holidays, and investment in training and professional certifications, with allocated time during the working week for study. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of 2nd Line Support Engineer. This position is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
Linux Engineer London / Colchester Permanent - Hybrid Up to £70,000 + bonus VIQU have partnered with a leading technology-driven organisation seeking a Linux Engineer to join their growing Technology team. This is a hands-on, technically focused role where the Linux Engineer will support and optimise a mission-critical SAP HANA platform running on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, while also contributing to cloud integration with Microsoft Azure. The role blends BAU support with project delivery, providing scope to influence platform improvements and work alongside a skilled infrastructure and DevOps team. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) environments. • Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimise performance. • Ensure system security and compliance with industry standards. • Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Perl scripts. • Design, deploy, and manage Linux workloads in Azure. • Implement and manage virtual networks, storage, and Azure resources. • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery of critical systems. • Use Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline automation and infrastructure as code (IaC). • Collaborate with developers, DBAs, and network engineers to provide technical guidance. • Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Linux Administrator, ideally with SLES. • Hands-on SAP HANA administration and optimisation experience. • Proficiency with Microsoft Azure, including ARM templates, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments. • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills. • SUSE or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus. Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website Know someone exceptional for this Linux Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
31/03/2026
Full time
Linux Engineer London / Colchester Permanent - Hybrid Up to £70,000 + bonus VIQU have partnered with a leading technology-driven organisation seeking a Linux Engineer to join their growing Technology team. This is a hands-on, technically focused role where the Linux Engineer will support and optimise a mission-critical SAP HANA platform running on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, while also contributing to cloud integration with Microsoft Azure. The role blends BAU support with project delivery, providing scope to influence platform improvements and work alongside a skilled infrastructure and DevOps team. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) environments. • Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimise performance. • Ensure system security and compliance with industry standards. • Automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Perl scripts. • Design, deploy, and manage Linux workloads in Azure. • Implement and manage virtual networks, storage, and Azure resources. • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery of critical systems. • Use Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline automation and infrastructure as code (IaC). • Collaborate with developers, DBAs, and network engineers to provide technical guidance. • Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Linux Administrator, ideally with SLES. • Hands-on SAP HANA administration and optimisation experience. • Proficiency with Microsoft Azure, including ARM templates, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments. • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills. • SUSE or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus. Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website Know someone exceptional for this Linux Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Bickenhill, West Midlands
Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure Firewalls DV Clearable On-Site Location: East Birmingham (Full-Time, On-Site) Salary: 40,000 - 47,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham, offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues Document network topologies and configurations Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication Contribute to AD design and secure environment management Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point Participate in incident response and root cause analysis Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access) Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications Must be DV clearable If you're ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.
31/03/2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure Firewalls DV Clearable On-Site Location: East Birmingham (Full-Time, On-Site) Salary: 40,000 - 47,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham, offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues Document network topologies and configurations Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication Contribute to AD design and secure environment management Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point Participate in incident response and root cause analysis Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access) Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications Must be DV clearable If you're ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.
IT System Engineer - (Patch Management) Location: London - E16, UK (Hybrid - Office, Customer Sites & Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Lead System Engineer Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT System Engineer to join our London-based infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of patch management services and the hands-on installation of updates, upgrades, patches, and hotfixes across enterprise environments. This role is both customer-facing and internally focused, requiring work at our London office, remote support, and on-site visits to Network Rail & TfL customer locations across Greater London and surrounding areas. The position requires strong technical capability, excellent documentation skills, and a professional approach when operating within client environments. Key Responsibilities Patch & Update Management - Plan, test, schedule and deploy patches, updates, service packs, upgrades, and hotfixes. - Manage structured patch cycles (monthly, emergency, zero-day response). - Perform pre-deployment testing and post-implementation testing & validation. - Maintain patch compliance reporting and remediation tracking. - Ensure minimal disruption to production systems. OS Infrastructure - Updates to various Linux distributions, Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat etc. - Updates to Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) & Windows 10/11 environments. - Configure and administer WSUS. Network & Security Infrastructure - Deploy firmware updates and patches for: - Cisco routers and switches - Cisco firewalls - Juniper firewalls - Perform configuration backups and validation before changes. - Assist with vulnerability remediation and security audits. Virtualisation - Manage patching and lifecycle updates for VMware environments. - Maintain and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter. - Ensure VM availability during maintenance cycles. Customer Engagement - Deliver on-site patching and maintenance at customer locations. - Provide clear communication before, during, and after maintenance windows. - Produce change documentation and implementation reports. - Work within ITIL change control processes. Required Skills & Experience Essential - 5+ years' experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles. - Experience delivering structured patch management processes. - Knowledge of change management and maintenance windows. - Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. - Strong hands-on experience with some, or all of the following: - Windows Server & Windows Workstation environments - Linux Operating Systems - WSUS administration - Cisco rout ers & switches - Cisco and Juniper firewalls - VMware vSphere ( ESXi, vCenter, vLCM) - HPE & Dell server firmware Desirable - Familiarity with backup solutions. - Exposure to automation (PowerShell scripting). - ITIL Foundation certification. - Vendor certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Juniper). - Experience working within Network Rail or Transport for London industry sectors. Personal Attributes - Professional and customer focused. - Highly organised with strong documentation skills. - Comfortable working out-of-hours during maintenance windows. - Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Working Conditions - Hybrid working model (London office, remote, and customer sites). - Occasional evening or night work during planned maintenance windows. - Travel within Greater London and surrounding areas. What We Offer - Competitive London-based salary. - Company pension scheme. - 26 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays - Employee portal - Professional development and certification support. - Exposure to diverse enterprise customer environments. - Opportunity to work across multi-vendor infrastructure technologies.
31/03/2026
Full time
IT System Engineer - (Patch Management) Location: London - E16, UK (Hybrid - Office, Customer Sites & Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Lead System Engineer Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT System Engineer to join our London-based infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of patch management services and the hands-on installation of updates, upgrades, patches, and hotfixes across enterprise environments. This role is both customer-facing and internally focused, requiring work at our London office, remote support, and on-site visits to Network Rail & TfL customer locations across Greater London and surrounding areas. The position requires strong technical capability, excellent documentation skills, and a professional approach when operating within client environments. Key Responsibilities Patch & Update Management - Plan, test, schedule and deploy patches, updates, service packs, upgrades, and hotfixes. - Manage structured patch cycles (monthly, emergency, zero-day response). - Perform pre-deployment testing and post-implementation testing & validation. - Maintain patch compliance reporting and remediation tracking. - Ensure minimal disruption to production systems. OS Infrastructure - Updates to various Linux distributions, Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat etc. - Updates to Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) & Windows 10/11 environments. - Configure and administer WSUS. Network & Security Infrastructure - Deploy firmware updates and patches for: - Cisco routers and switches - Cisco firewalls - Juniper firewalls - Perform configuration backups and validation before changes. - Assist with vulnerability remediation and security audits. Virtualisation - Manage patching and lifecycle updates for VMware environments. - Maintain and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter. - Ensure VM availability during maintenance cycles. Customer Engagement - Deliver on-site patching and maintenance at customer locations. - Provide clear communication before, during, and after maintenance windows. - Produce change documentation and implementation reports. - Work within ITIL change control processes. Required Skills & Experience Essential - 5+ years' experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles. - Experience delivering structured patch management processes. - Knowledge of change management and maintenance windows. - Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. - Strong hands-on experience with some, or all of the following: - Windows Server & Windows Workstation environments - Linux Operating Systems - WSUS administration - Cisco rout ers & switches - Cisco and Juniper firewalls - VMware vSphere ( ESXi, vCenter, vLCM) - HPE & Dell server firmware Desirable - Familiarity with backup solutions. - Exposure to automation (PowerShell scripting). - ITIL Foundation certification. - Vendor certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Juniper). - Experience working within Network Rail or Transport for London industry sectors. Personal Attributes - Professional and customer focused. - Highly organised with strong documentation skills. - Comfortable working out-of-hours during maintenance windows. - Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Working Conditions - Hybrid working model (London office, remote, and customer sites). - Occasional evening or night work during planned maintenance windows. - Travel within Greater London and surrounding areas. What We Offer - Competitive London-based salary. - Company pension scheme. - 26 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays - Employee portal - Professional development and certification support. - Exposure to diverse enterprise customer environments. - Opportunity to work across multi-vendor infrastructure technologies.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
31/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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Chelmsley Wood, Warwickshire
Infrastructure Engineer - Windows Server & Networking Firewalls DV Clearable Location: East Birmingham (Marston Green) - Full-Time, On-Site Salary: 40,000 - 47,000 + Benefits An experienced Infrastructure Engineer is required to join a technical team supporting secure, enterprise IT environments in Birmingham. This Infrastructure Engineer role combines Windows Server infrastructure and networking, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across both server platforms and network technologies. The successful Infrastructure Engineer will help maintain and support critical infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Active Directory, LAN/WAN networks, and firewall platforms within a highly secure operational setting. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance . The Role As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of enterprise IT infrastructure. This includes a mix of Windows server administration and network infrastructure support, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high performing. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and maintaining Windows Server infrastructure and core IT systems Administering and supporting Microsoft Active Directory environments Supporting LAN, WAN, and network infrastructure Assisting with the configuration and maintenance of enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or FortiGate Supporting VPN connectivity and secure remote access Troubleshooting infrastructure and network issues across server and network environments Monitoring infrastructure performance and resolving incidents Maintaining technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams Supporting incident response and assisting with root cause analysis Working collaboratively with other engineers to maintain secure and resilient systems Required Skills & Experience Successful candidates for the Infrastructure Engineer role will have experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure environments, including: Experience working as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer Experience supporting Windows Server environments Administration experience with Microsoft Active Directory Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and connectivity troubleshooting Experience supporting or administering network infrastructure Exposure to firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, or similar Experience supporting VPN connectivity or remote access solutions Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting tools Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills Desirable: Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or Microsoft infrastructure certifications Exposure to Linux environments Experience working within secure or regulated environments Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (British nationality and long-term UK residency required). Why Apply? This Infrastructure Engineer role offers the opportunity to work in a secure, enterprise-scale technical environment supporting critical infrastructure. Engineers will gain exposure to networking, firewall technologies, and Microsoft infrastructure while working as part of a collaborative and highly trusted team. If you are an Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role combining Windows infrastructure and networking technologies , click apply now to learn more.
31/03/2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer - Windows Server & Networking Firewalls DV Clearable Location: East Birmingham (Marston Green) - Full-Time, On-Site Salary: 40,000 - 47,000 + Benefits An experienced Infrastructure Engineer is required to join a technical team supporting secure, enterprise IT environments in Birmingham. This Infrastructure Engineer role combines Windows Server infrastructure and networking, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across both server platforms and network technologies. The successful Infrastructure Engineer will help maintain and support critical infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Active Directory, LAN/WAN networks, and firewall platforms within a highly secure operational setting. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance . The Role As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of enterprise IT infrastructure. This includes a mix of Windows server administration and network infrastructure support, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high performing. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and maintaining Windows Server infrastructure and core IT systems Administering and supporting Microsoft Active Directory environments Supporting LAN, WAN, and network infrastructure Assisting with the configuration and maintenance of enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or FortiGate Supporting VPN connectivity and secure remote access Troubleshooting infrastructure and network issues across server and network environments Monitoring infrastructure performance and resolving incidents Maintaining technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams Supporting incident response and assisting with root cause analysis Working collaboratively with other engineers to maintain secure and resilient systems Required Skills & Experience Successful candidates for the Infrastructure Engineer role will have experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure environments, including: Experience working as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer Experience supporting Windows Server environments Administration experience with Microsoft Active Directory Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and connectivity troubleshooting Experience supporting or administering network infrastructure Exposure to firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, or similar Experience supporting VPN connectivity or remote access solutions Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting tools Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills Desirable: Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or Microsoft infrastructure certifications Exposure to Linux environments Experience working within secure or regulated environments Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (British nationality and long-term UK residency required). Why Apply? This Infrastructure Engineer role offers the opportunity to work in a secure, enterprise-scale technical environment supporting critical infrastructure. Engineers will gain exposure to networking, firewall technologies, and Microsoft infrastructure while working as part of a collaborative and highly trusted team. If you are an Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role combining Windows infrastructure and networking technologies , click apply now to learn more.
Junior .NET Developer Hybrid / Reading £30k to £40k Purpose of the Role The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills. The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies. Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards. Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements. Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices. Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle. Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing. Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#. Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development. Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git). Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a development team. Desirable Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control. Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations. Exposure to Linux environments. Understanding of Agile development practices.
31/03/2026
Full time
Junior .NET Developer Hybrid / Reading £30k to £40k Purpose of the Role The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills. The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies. Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards. Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements. Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices. Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle. Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing. Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#. Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development. Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git). Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a development team. Desirable Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control. Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations. Exposure to Linux environments. Understanding of Agile development practices.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Infrastructure Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their leading cloud services team. Please note this is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office 3 days a week. The Role As an Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of robust and secure IT infrastructure solutions that underpin operations. You will provide technical leadership within the infrastructure team, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business requirements. Working closely with the Infrastructure Manager, you will contribute to strategic projects, mentor junior staff, and act as a subject matter expert across a range of technologies. The Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure solutions including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services. Administer, maintain, and support Windows and Linux servers across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Act as a technical lead on infrastructure projects and initiatives. Provide 3rd line support and act as an escalation point for complex technical issues. Maintain and support core services such as DNS, DHCP, file systems, and backup solutions. Perform system updates, patching, and configuration management to ensure security and stability The Requirements Extensive experience in infrastructure engineering across on-premises and cloud environments. Strong understanding of system architecture, file systems, and operating system internals. Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, Exchange). Experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V). Solid understanding of networking principles and technologies (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong documentation and communication abilities. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
31/03/2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their leading cloud services team. Please note this is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office 3 days a week. The Role As an Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of robust and secure IT infrastructure solutions that underpin operations. You will provide technical leadership within the infrastructure team, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business requirements. Working closely with the Infrastructure Manager, you will contribute to strategic projects, mentor junior staff, and act as a subject matter expert across a range of technologies. The Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure solutions including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services. Administer, maintain, and support Windows and Linux servers across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Act as a technical lead on infrastructure projects and initiatives. Provide 3rd line support and act as an escalation point for complex technical issues. Maintain and support core services such as DNS, DHCP, file systems, and backup solutions. Perform system updates, patching, and configuration management to ensure security and stability The Requirements Extensive experience in infrastructure engineering across on-premises and cloud environments. Strong understanding of system architecture, file systems, and operating system internals. Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, Exchange). Experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V). Solid understanding of networking principles and technologies (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong documentation and communication abilities. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
