Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Abingdon, Oxford

Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Abingdon, Oxford

On site requirement

Salary - £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Lead Infrastructure Engineer required for a leading client based in Abingdon. Our client is looking for someone at a senior level to the support and development of internal digital equipment, related processes, and documentation enabling an efficient and effective digital/Technology solution.

The client has users based in both the UK and France and due to a merger, they are looking to migrate their infrastructure into a new cloud-based domain. The right candidate will have extensive experience with AWS, Active Directory, Networking and Domain Migration. There will also be a heavy focus on DNS and cloud services. Alongside the project work, you will be managing user day-to-day issues and improvement efficiencies. The right candidate will have a strong knowledge of the technical skillset and are a real team player.

Key Skills and Responsibilities:
* Strong 3rd Line/Level 3 support experience
* Extensive experience surrounding network/server infrastructure
* IT Systems experience
* Maintaining and managing all PC, laptop, Chromebook, and server workstations, as well as firewall and proxy systems.
* Configuring and managing servers, including AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPO settings.
* Specifying and procuring hardware and software.
* Managing backups, data archiving, and ensuring business continuity.
* Ensuring data and cybersecurity measures are in place and effective.
* Maintaining current and future certifications required by the business.
* Managing the AWS environment.
* Play a key role in shaping the long-term vision for potential improvements, contributing to the development of a successful strategy that supports business growth.
* Take a significant role in influencing the improvement plan, detailing current and future activities, resource requirements, and ensuring timely and on-budget delivery according to the approved plan.
* Assess and accurately estimate the costs of future improvements, including both resource and equipment expenses, to align purchases with the approved implementation plan.
* Maintain a deep understanding of all internal processes, supporting documentation, and templates, with the ability to propose and implement managed changes where necessary.
* SQL Server experience
* Overseeing network infrastructure, including UTM devices, VLAN configurations, and switches.
* Managing user accounts and Active Directory services.
* Handling software installations, licensing, and updates.
* Overseeing vendor and supplier relationships.
* Supporting IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades and IT service migrations.

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