Infrastructure Engineer

OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a business undertaking a significant infrastructure remediation and upgrade programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving the stability, security and performance of the infrastructure estate, with a particular focus on VMware, server patching, network infrastructure and vulnerability remediation. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an engineer who is comfortable working across both Windows and Linux environments and can independently deliver infrastructure improvements within a live production environment.

Responsibilities

Administer, patch and maintain VMware ESXi 8.0.3 environments

Apply and manage VMware licensing upgrades

Deliver infrastructure patching and vulnerability remediation activities across the estate

Perform firmware upgrades and maintenance of Dell iDRAC 8 and 9 systems

Deploy and manage operating system, anti-virus and EUC patching

Support Cisco Meraki network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls and connectivity

Maintain and support Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments

Work within Oracle Linux and legacy Linux environments

Investigate and resolve infrastructure issues to minimise operational risk

Support infrastructure hardening, upgrade and resilience initiatives

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers including network and connectivity suppliers

Experience Required

Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Consultant

Strong VMware ESXi administration, patching and upgrade experience

Experience managing VMware licensing and infrastructure upgrades

Good knowledge of Cisco Meraki networking environments

Experience patching and maintaining Dell iDRAC 8 and 9 platforms

Strong Windows Server 2016/2019 administration experience

Linux administration experience, ideally Oracle Linux

Experience delivering infrastructure remediation, vulnerability reduction or security improvement programmes

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment

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