Infrastructure Engineer
Salary: £50k
About the Role:
A growing organisation is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with a security focus to join its IT team. This role involves managing and enhancing both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Linux environments, network management, and security best practices. You'll support day-to-day operations, contribute to infrastructure projects, and work closely with security leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Network Management: Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connections to ensure reliable performance.
* Server Administration: Manage Linux-based on-prem servers, including patching, updates, and backups.
* Cloud/Hybrid Infrastructure: Support secure integration of on-prem infrastructure with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
* Security Measures: Implement and monitor protocols such as firewalls (e.g., Sophos XGS), intrusion detection, and endpoint security.
* Infrastructure Projects: Contribute to upgrades, migrations, and system integration initiatives.
* Disaster Recovery: Test and maintain DR and backup plans for data resilience.
* Monitoring & Optimisation: Utilise tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or SolarWinds to ensure high availability and performance.
* Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance standards.
Person Specification:
Experience:
* 3–5 years in infrastructure engineering or network administration.
* Hands-on Linux server management experience.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Wasabi – desirable).
Technical Skills:
* Networking: Strong grasp of TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP.
* Linux: Deep experience with Ubuntu or similar.
* Virtualisation: Familiarity with VMware, KVM, and Proxmox.
* Cloud: Understanding of cloud security, permissions, and utilisation.
* Security: Exposure to vulnerability management, IDS/IPS systems, and general infrastructure hardening.
* Automation: Scripting skills in Bash or Python.
* Threat Hunting: Some exposure to Wazuh and firewall analytics (training provided if needed).
Soft Skills:
* Analytical thinking and strong troubleshooting ability.
* Clear communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal collaboration.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Effective time and task prioritisation.
Additional Requirements:
* Willingness to join an on-call rota.
* Flexibility to travel to data centres or sites when needed.