Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Birmingham
50-55k plus excellent benefits
An experienced and motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer is needed to help shape and deliver the IT systems that support their Birmingham based organisation. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a high-responsibility, technically demanding environment.
Core Responsibilities
Maintain and support IT infrastructure across the organisation
Provide expertise across compute, storage, networking, cloud, and virtualisation technologies
Mentor & guide Infrastructure Engineers
Manage infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals
Act as 3rd line escalation for complex incidents
Deputise for the Infrastructure Manager and contribute to long-term technical direction
Ensure infrastructure is secure, resilient, and compliant with standards (e.g. NIST, Cyber Essentials)
Oversee data centres, LAN/WAN and cloud networks, telephony, and virtual platforms
Manage third-party suppliers and maintain operational standards
Essential Skills
Proven senior-level IT infrastructure experience
Strong knowledge of Windows, Unix/Linux, cloud platforms (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS), and networking technologies
Experience with firewalls, endpoint protection, backup systems, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365
Project management skills with strong documentation and communication
ITIL qualification and experience with change, incident, and release management
Experience managing suppliers and third-party vendors
Strong problem-solving skills
The Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer will be a strong communicator to technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to build trusted relationships in a continuous learning and innovative environment. You will influence systems strategy and drive technical excellence across this Birmingham based organisation.
Keywords: Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, NIST, Cyber Essentials, LAN/WAN/Cloud, virtualisation platforms, Windows, Unix, Cloud Platforms, PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, Firewalls, M365, ITIL, Birmingham, West Midlands
To apply, please send your CV to Bethany at (url removed)
or call (phone number removed) for more details.
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