Infrastructure Engineer - North East (3 days on site) - Salary £45-£50,000 plus benefits We are seeking a proactive and experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance the internal IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimising the hardware, software, networks, and systems that support internal operations to ensure high availability, performance and security across our internal environments. Key accountabilities Design, install, and maintain internal infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, and vitalisation environments Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource usage; proactively address potential issues Manage on-premise and co-located infrastructure, including backups and disaster recovery plans Administer and secure Windows servers, file systems, and access controls, including management of OS patching and server updates Oversee corporate networks (LAN/WAN/VPN), firewalls, switches, and routers Ensure infrastructure aligns with business continuity, security, and compliance standards Implement automation and configuration management tools Manage internal tools such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and email systems Support employee workstations, software provisioning, and user permissions Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and changes Assist in 3rd party IT audits and vulnerability assessments Provide out-of-hour support as needed and last line technical support for the customer support team Skills and experience 3-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration Strong knowledge of Windows Server and networking concepts Experience with vitalisation platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with deploying and supporting Windows/Office 365 Familiarity with Azure Hands-on experience with infrastructure monitoring tools Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and VPNs Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) Experience with backup and disaster recovery planning Knowledge of ITIL practices and service desk workflows Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure infrastructure practices Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skillsPlease forward your CV with salary expectations. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003