Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role: A growing organisation is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with a security focus to join its IT team. This role involves managing and enhancing both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Linux environments, network management, and security best practices. You'll support day-to-day operations, contribute to infrastructure projects, and work closely with security leadership.Key Responsibilities:

• Network Management: Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connections to ensure reliable performance.

• Server Administration: Manage Linux-based on-prem servers, including patching, updates, and backups.

• Cloud/Hybrid Infrastructure: Support secure integration of on-prem infrastructure with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Security Measures: Implement and monitor protocols such as firewalls (e.g., Sophos XGS), intrusion detection, and endpoint security.

• Infrastructure Projects: Contribute to upgrades, migrations, and system integration initiatives.

• Disaster Recovery: Test and maintain DR and backup plans for data resilience.

• Monitoring & Optimisation: Utilise tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or SolarWinds to ensure high availability and performance.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance standards.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• 3–5 years in infrastructure engineering or network administration.

• Hands-on Linux server management experience.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Wasabi – desirable).

Technical Skills:

• Networking: Strong grasp of TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP.

• Linux: Deep experience with Ubuntu or similar.

• Virtualisation: Familiarity with VMware, KVM, and Proxmox.

• Cloud: Understanding of cloud security, permissions, and utilisation.

• Security: Exposure to vulnerability management, IDS/IPS systems, and general infrastructure hardening.

• Automation: Scripting skills in Bash or Python.

• Threat Hunting: Some exposure to Wazuh and firewall analytics (training provided if needed).

Soft Skills:

• Analytical thinking and strong troubleshooting ability.

• Clear communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal collaboration.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective time and task prioritisation.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to join an on-call rota.

• Flexibility to travel to data centres or sites when needed.