Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer/ Network Systems

Location: Tamworth -on-site

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

I’m recruiting on behalf of a technology-focused organisation seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a mixed on-prem and cloud environment. The role requires strong skills across virtualisation, Microsoft platforms, and modern device management, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Intune. Experience with Purview will be considered a significant advantage.

You will work across daily administration, troubleshooting, and strategic improvement projects, operating in a fast-moving environment with varied configurations. The position involves both remote and on-site work and requires someone comfortable owning complex technical tasks with minimal supervision.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows Server, Active Directory, and Hyper-V environments.

• Administer and optimise Microsoft Intune for device management, compliance, and policy configuration.

• Purview experience is highly advantageous, particularly around data governance and security.

• Troubleshoot issues across virtual machines, storage platforms, and hybrid cloud services.

• Coordinate upgrade cycles, patching strategies, and capacity planning.

• Maintain enterprise server and storage infrastructure across multiple locations.

• Provide senior (3rd-line) escalation support to internal teams.

• Assist with solution design, documentation, and operational procedures.

• Monitor backups, system performance, and network health, escalating recommendations as required.

• Liaise with external vendors for support, procurement, and project planning.

• Contribute to secure system design, policy implementation, and compliance-driven improvements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong background managing Windows Server, Hyper-V, and enterprise storage platforms.

• Significant experience with Microsoft Intune; Purview expertise is a major plus.

• Certifications such as MCSE or CCNA are desirable.

• Solid understanding of security protocols, compliance requirements, and risk management.

• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation abilities.

• Experience with DR/BCP planning and datacentre-grade environments.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and operate flexibly.

• Understanding of GDPR requirements.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for installations and upgrades.