Are delighted to partner with an FMCG business based in Elgin who are looking to bring an IT Infrastructure Engineer into a small IT team.
Working from their Elgin office, the role will involve working as part of a small team responsible for the IT infrastructure of a large scale FMCG operation working in a 3rd line capacity working primarily with Microsoft Windows technologies supporting all company infrastructure, networks and cyber security.
In recent years there have been several notable projects to modernize their tech stack ranging from migration to Azure and M365 with a network upgrade and SD WAN implementation. Other projects have involved security posture strengthening, VOIP replacement and BC/DR upgrades.
Role Overview:
As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be a pivotal part of the technical team, responsible for designing and implementing high-performing, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures for a fast-paced organisation. You’ll leverage your expertise in the Microsoft technology stack and networking to design, build, maintain and support solutions that align with business goals, ensuring seamless operations and future scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build, maintain, administer and support IT infrastructures leveraging Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Microsoft 365, and networking solutions that balance security, performance, and scalability.
* Collaborate with internal teams to take business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Design and manage hybrid environments connecting on-premises infrastructure with Azure, ensuring secure and reliable integration.
* Configure, optimize, and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
* Design, implement and support LAN/WAN, VPNs, VLANs, Firewalls, and Network Security solutions to ensure high availability and security.
* Work with security teams to enforce compliance with cyber security standards.
* Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure performance issues, ensuring maximum up-time and reliability.
* Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 design, implementation, administration and configuration.
* Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy Management .
* Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and secure network design .
* Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and LAN/WAN concepts .
* Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.
* Proficiency with Hyper-V, VMware, and related virtualization technologies.
* Experience with SAN/NAS storage solutions and disaster recovery planning.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary of up to £60k depending on experience
* Company pension contribution of up to 7.5%
* 33 days holiday
* Private healthcare