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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Birmingham
50-55k plus excellent benefits
An experienced and motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer is needed to help shape and deliver the IT systems that support their Birmingham based organisation. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a high-responsibility, technically demanding environment.
 
Core Responsibilities
 

  • Maintain and support IT infrastructure across the organisation
  • Provide expertise across compute, storage, networking, cloud, and virtualisation technologies
  • Mentor & guide Infrastructure Engineers
  • Manage infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals
  • Act as 3rd line escalation for complex incidents
  • Deputise for the Infrastructure Manager and contribute to long-term technical direction
  • Ensure infrastructure is secure, resilient, and compliant with standards (e.g. NIST, Cyber Essentials)
  • Oversee data centres, LAN/WAN and cloud networks, telephony, and virtual platforms
  • Manage third-party suppliers and maintain operational standards
 
Essential Skills
 
  • Proven senior-level IT infrastructure experience
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, Unix/Linux, cloud platforms (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS), and networking technologies
  • Experience with firewalls, endpoint protection, backup systems, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365
  • Project management skills with strong documentation and communication
  • ITIL qualification and experience with change, incident, and release management
  • Experience managing suppliers and third-party vendors
  • Strong problem-solving skills
 
The Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer will be a strong communicator to technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to build trusted relationships in a continuous learning and innovative environment. You will influence systems strategy and drive technical excellence across this Birmingham based organisation.
 
Keywords: Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, NIST, Cyber Essentials, LAN/WAN/Cloud, virtualisation platforms, Windows, Unix, Cloud Platforms, PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, Firewalls, M365, ITIL, Birmingham, West Midlands
 
To apply, please send your CV to Bethany at jobs@erinassociates.com
or call 0161 438 1177 for more details.
 
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Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £50000 - £55000 excellent benefits

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