Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Our client is a dynamic organisation within the global energy and infrastructure sector, committed to operating responsibly and investing in long-term, sustainable growth. Collaboration, innovation, and integrity are central to their culture, creating an environment where people are encouraged to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful impact.

The IT team is expanding, and they are looking for a Senior Network Engineer who will take ownership of a robust, multi-site network landscape. This role offers the opportunity to influence global network design, enhance performance and resilience, and lead initiatives that strengthen security and connectivity across international operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support on-premise and cloud based infrastructure (servers, storage, and network systems).
• Contribute to the design, deployment, and optimisation of infrastructure projects.
• Oversee system availability, capacity planning, patching, and performance monitoring.
• Implement and enhance system security, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and deliver root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning, including testing and documentation.
• Collaborate across IT functions (networking, security, applications) to deliver cohesive technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose innovative improvements to enhance infrastructure efficiency.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.) is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of networking principles, storage solutions, and backup technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• 12% employer pension contribution.
• Comprehensive private medical cover, including optional cashback plans for dental, optical, and wellness treatments.
• £80 per month to support health and wellbeing.
• Annual salary review to ensure continuous career and compensation growth.