IT Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid working, London
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a large organisation on a 12-month contract basis. This role is critical in supporting and enhancing the organisation’s on-premises IT infrastructure, ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of systems and networks. You will play a key part in maintaining core IT services and supporting business-critical systems across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on-premises infrastructure, including physical and virtual server environments.
• Administer and support Active Directory, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and OU structures.
• Oversee the integration and support of 3rd-party applications, working closely with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, file services) are performant and secure.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proactively monitor infrastructure for faults and performance issues.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and upgrades, including patching and capacity planning.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support to internal teams and escalations as needed.
• Assist with IT compliance and security initiatives, particularly around access control and data protection.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an infrastructure-focused IT role.
• Strong experience with on-premises IT environments, including VMware/Hyper-V and Windows Server.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Active Directory, including advanced GPO management and AD troubleshooting.
• Experience with 3rd-party application support and vendor liaison.
• Good knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), DNS, DHCP, and file systems.
• SolarWinds, Veeam & Citrix experience would be desirable.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, firewalls).
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault).
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and patch management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service desk tooling.
• Exposure to cloud migration or hybrid infrastructure projects.
• Experience with endpoint management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).
• PowerShell scripting or automation experience.

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 12 months
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Rate: Competitive day rate