Overview
This role is for a hands-on Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join a globally renowned Live Events organisation. The position will involve line management of a senior engineer and reporting to the Head of Infrastructure.
Base pay range
This range is provided by Digital Waffle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Location
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
* Infrastructure Management: Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and security of servers, networks, firewalls, backup systems, cloud services, and telephony systems.
* Operations and Maintenance: Ensure system availability, reliability, and performance. Monitor infrastructure, maintain documentation, and implement disaster recovery plans.
* Project Management: Lead infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with IT strategy.
* Incident and Problem Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, improve incident response processes, and minimize downtime.
* Security and Compliance: Maintain IT security policies, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 (AAD, Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012/2016/2019 and core infrastructure services
* Experience with virtualization, firewalls, networking, Wi-Fi, backup, endpoint security, and MDM
* Technical documentation skills
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP)
* Experience with Cisco network switches, Fortinet firewalls, Veeam Backup, VMware, and telephony systems
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (PRTG, Zabbix)
* Understanding of GDPR
Application
Please apply if you deem yourself suitable. After CV review, we will contact relevant candidates.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting, Events Services, and Technology, Information and Media
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