Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Banbury (full-time onsite)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Industry: Solicitors
About the Role
Our client, a well-established solicitors' firm based in Banbury, is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically proficient and proactive individual to play a key role in managing and maintaining the firm's IT infrastructure, ensuring security, efficiency, and high availability of all systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud-based services.
- Maintain and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues to ensure optimal system performance.
- Monitor system security and ensure compliance with industry standards, implementing necessary updates and patches.
- Support and maintain virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Work closely with third-party vendors and service providers to maintain smooth IT operations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal users and junior IT staff.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.
- Hands-on experience with networking technologies (firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs).
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud solutions (Azure, AWS).
- Understanding of security best practices, including endpoint protection and threat management.
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+).
- Experience working in a legal or professional services environment.
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