IT Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive and highly skilled IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a well-established organisation within their Infrastructure & Resilience function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, improving stability and continuity across business-critical systems, and working across a broad Microsoft-focused technology estate.Key Responsibilities:
  • Core Infrastructure Services (Microsoft ecosystem)
  • Identity & Access Management (Entra ID / Azure AD)
  • Virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V / enterprise virtualisation technologies)
  • Cloud Platform administration (Microsoft Azure)
  • Business Continuity & Resilience practices across systems and applications
What I'm Looking For:

You will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a corporate IT environment and demonstrable, hands-on experience across:

  • Microsoft Server, Microsoft 365
  • Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
  • Azure cloud administration
  • Linux (advantageous)
  • Enterprise virtualisation technologies
  • Server hardware, SAN/NAS storage
  • TCP/IP networking fundamentals
  • Scripting/programming concepts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Desirable Experience:
  • Exposure to formal project frameworks (e.g., Agile, Prince2)
  • Understanding of ITIL and service management practices
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot multi-layered technical issues
  • Strong documentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
Benefits:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

Job Details

Company
Nigel Wright Group
Location
North East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£44,000 per annum
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