Overview
Eurofins Tamworth, England, United Kingdom. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Travel across Eurofins UK Forensics sites (Heathrow, Warrington, Tamworth, Abingdon) requires a full UK driving licence.
As an IT Infrastructure Engineer you will design, implement, and maintain core infrastructure systems across our enterprise environment. We are seeking a candidate with deep expertise in VMware, FC Storage, SAS Storage, Citrix (including ADC), and backup solutions (Commvault and Veeam). You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance across all systems, while supporting project delivery and ongoing operations.
Responsibilities
* Virtual Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and maintain VMware-based virtual environments, including vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter.
* Storage Systems: Manage and maintain FC and SAS storage infrastructure; ensure high-performance, resilient storage availability.
* Citrix Environment: Implement, administer and optimise Citrix environments including XenApp/XenDesktop and NetScaler for secure application delivery – On-Prem and Cloud.
* Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage enterprise backup solutions using Commvault and Veeam to ensure data protection and recoverability.
* Physical Infrastructure: Lead installation and configuration of physical servers, SAN/NAS storage, and associated data centre hardware.
* Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor system performance and capacity, conduct routine maintenance, and proactively resolve issues before they impact operations.
* Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices across systems and support audits and compliance initiatives as needed.
* Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
* Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including networking, applications, and service desk to deliver robust infrastructure solutions.
* Support: Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support as needed, including assisting with user incidents, hardware/software troubleshooting, and escalation management.
Qualifications
* Proven hands-on experience supporting and managing enterprise infrastructure.
* Citrix (including NetScaler, Virtual Apps and Desktops)
* VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
* SAN environments - Fibre Channel (FC) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) storage technologies
* Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms
* Commvault and Veeam backup and recovery solutions
* Demonstrated expertise in physical server and storage hardware installation and maintenance
* Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
* Exchange Server 2016/2019
* SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for deployment and patch management
* Active Directory Tiering Model and Group Policy Objects
* Proven ability to work independently on complex technical projects and troubleshoot high-impact infrastructure issues
* Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Additional Information
* Career progression through our Career Pathways programme, competitive salary, and flexible benefits.
* Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
* Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days)
* Employee recognition schemes, technology scheme, and wellbeing benefits
* Perkbox access, learning and study support, Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan
* Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay, refer a friend scheme, and mental health support
Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required. Five years of continuous UK residency is needed to gain clearance. Drug and alcohol testing will be undertaken prior to employment. Further information on security clearance is available from the Warwickshire Police site. All recruitment data handling complies with the organisation’s data protection policy and privacy notice.
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