IT Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Leicester
Full‑time | On‑call rota + occasional travel
Salary: £50,000
IT Department
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About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer - VMWare/HyperV to join our dynamic and friendly IT team. You’ll be responsible for supporting and maintaining a diverse mix of on‑premise and cloud technologies and helping to drive improvements across our IT estate.
If you enjoy working with a broad range of systems, solving complex technical problems, and taking real ownership of your work—this role is for you.
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing and supporting core infrastructure across VMware, storage, networking, Azure and Microsoft 365.
* Installing, configuring and maintaining servers, workstations and peripherals.
* Administering Active Directory, user accounts and backup solutions (including Veeam).
* Providing 1st–3rd line support to internal and external users.
* Monitoring live systems and responding to operational issues.
* Managing switches, routers and assisting with firewall configuration.
* Creating and maintaining documentation and following change control processes.
* Supporting ongoing improvement projects and recommending enhancements.
* Mentoring junior team members where needed.
* Participating in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and occasional travel between sites.
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What We’re Looking For
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role
Proven experience with:
* VMware / vSphere
* Veeam
* 3rd line Azure & M365
* Windows Server / Windows OS
* Active Directory
* Networking, routing, switching & firewalls
✔ Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
✔ Excellent communication and customer‑service mindset
✔ Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
✔ Experience mentoring or supporting other team members
✔ Understanding of ITIL methodology (preferred)
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What to Expect
* A supportive and friendly working environment.
* Mix of on-site work across multiple locations.
* Occasional short-notice travel.
* TOIL for scheduled out-of-hours work and paid overtime for callouts.
* Opportunities to work with modern cloud and on‑premise tech.
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Ready to Apply?
If you’re a proactive, detail‑oriented engineer who enjoys variety and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by clicking below or email ben.thomaslafosse