Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role

This is a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer role spanning L1-L3. Work across Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat & security tools. Azure migration ahead.

• All-encompassing Infrastructure role
• High trust & flexible culture offering 4 days from home

About the Client

Our client is a small insurance provider supporting less than 100 staff across two data centers. With a lean team and technology at the heart of operations, this environment offers variety, autonomy, and end-to-end responsibility. There are no siloes - you’ll gain exposure across the full stack, from infrastructure and security to cloud projects, while contributing directly to the stability and growth of the business.

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a proven Infrastructure Engineer to join a small collaborative team managing a complex fleet of on-premise infrastructure systems. This is a broad role covering everything from EUC support through to complex Level 3/4 engineering, giving you full ownership of the environment. You’ll work across day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and project delivery while gaining exposure to new technologies and an upcoming Azure cloud migration.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Providing end-to-end infrastructure support from Level 1 to Level 3/4 engineering.
• Owning the environment across 120 virtual servers, networks, storage, and security tooling.
• Assisting with upcoming projects focused on cloud adoption (Azure) and modernisation.
• Developing knowledge in networking and application technologies (e.g., F5, API).
• Delivering support within core business hours, with flexibility in scheduling and minimal after-hours expectations.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a predominantly Microsoft environment (Windows Server administration, patching, monitoring).
• Hands-on exposure to Entra ID (Azure AD) for collaboration, identity, and access management.
• Deep knowledge with VMware virtualisation and NetApp storage solutions (or others) in production environments.
• Working knowledge of Linux (Red Hat) systems and/or willingness to learn
• Strong understanding of security practices, with experience using enterprise security tools such as; CrowdStrike, Mimecast, and Fortinet.
• Ability to troubleshoot across system and network layers with a proactive and methodical approach.
• Calm under pressure and a keen eye for detail and initiative.

What’s on Offer

• Breadth and variety - take ownership of the entire environment without being pigeonholed.
• Flexible working arrangements, 4 days from home at your choice
• Paid overtime on an ad-hoc basis
• Opportunities for on-the-job development and upskilling across cloud, networking, and automation.
• Small family-like business with opportunities to make a real impact