Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer (3-Month Contract) may extend but must be able to commit to a minimum 3 months

Wilmslow

Remote / Hybrid with some onsite visits

On behalf of our Client, Acorn By Synergie are currently seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join a forward-thinking team in Wilmslow on a 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology driven individual with expertise in maintaining IT infrastructure, including networks, virtualised datacentres, and disaster recovery platforms. If you're passionate about IT infrastructure and eager for a challenging yet rewarding short term role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Purpose:

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting the management of the entire IT infrastructure, including virtualised datacentres, networks, disaster recovery platforms, and backup solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Split focus between project activities (designing and implementing solutions) and reactive BAU support.
• Specify and implement technical infrastructure solutions to address business challenges.
• Manage and maintain datacentre technologies such as Hyper V, NetApp, Cisco Nexus, Dell Server, and Cisco Catalyst devices.
• Collaborate with third-party providers to support WAN and edge technologies (Fortigate firewalls, Cisco routers).
• Manage LAN and WLAN (Unifi) across 50 diverse locations.
• Maintain and develop user access layers on RDS/Remote App platform.
• Oversee enterprise applications and infrastructure, including hybrid Microsoft 365 directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and SQL servers.
• Manage backup and recovery systems (Veeam, Datto, Azure Site Recovery).
• Oversee security systems (anti-malware, email security, Cisco DUO MFA).
• Develop and maintain SCCM for machine build processes.
• Proactively monitor devices and networks using tools like PRTG.
• Manage mobile devices using Intune.
• Respond to datacentre notifications regarding failed hardware/software.
• Perform capacity planning and monitor system storage.
• Participate in disaster recovery strategy and testing.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of servers, systems, networks, and configurations.
• Assist in developing communication plans for system reboots and outages.
• Adhere to change control procedures for infrastructure technologies.
• Provide technical support for 2nd line incidents and above as required.
• Lead major incident responses.

Person Specification:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft on-premise, cloud, and virtualisation technologies.
• Familiarity with NetApp or similar storage solutions and Veeam Backup and Replication.
• Proficiency in computer networking, server hardware, MPLS networks, and VPNs.
• Business-literate with a customer-focused approach to technical problem-solving.
• Creative problem solver with a tenacious attitude.
• Degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• MCSE/MCITP certification or equivalent experience.

If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer able to commit for a minimum 3-month contract in Wilmslow, it would be great to hear from you!