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Salary: £91,000 - 104,000 per year
Requirements: We require extensive knowledge of server infrastructure environments.We require strong experience with VMware vSphere and VMware virtualisation infrastructure.We require experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN), server backup and restore technologies, and domain controllers.We require excellent understanding of Microsoft Active Directory administration, management, maintenance, and services integration.We require experience administering Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2022.We require basic LAN, TCP/IP, and networking troubleshooting skills.We require experience with infrastructure security and monitoring tools, including Zscaler and SolarWinds.We require experience supporting HSCN connectivity and NHS infrastructure environments.We require experience of remote administration and support.We require ITIL awareness or formal ITIL training.We require strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.We require excellent communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.We require candidates to be currently based in Essex.We require a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.We require the ability to travel regularly between sites across Essex.We would prefer previous public sector experience.We would prefer experience supporting critical infrastructure in highly regulated environments.We would prefer knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructure services. Responsibilities: We support, maintain, and administer enterprise server infrastructure environments.We manage and optimise VMware vSphere virtualisation platforms.We administer Windows Server 2016 and 2022 environments.We maintain and support Microsoft Active Directory services, including integration and troubleshooting.We manage SAN technologies and associated infrastructure.We support server backup and restore technologies to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery compliance.We provide remote administration and support across multiple NHS locations.We monitor, manage, and troubleshoot infrastructure performance and security using enterprise tools.We support connectivity across HSCN environments.We work within ITIL-aligned processes, including incident, problem, and change management.We assist with infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and service improvement projects. Technologies: Active DirectoryAzureSupportITILLANMicrosoft 365SecurityTCP/IPVMwareWindowsOffice 365CloudDevOpsNetwork More:
We are supporting a leading organisation in Essex seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT Services team on a contract basis. This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining critical infrastructure services across multiple sites, with responsibility for high availability, security, and performance of core systems. The contract is outside IR35, offers a day rate of £350 to £400, and starts ASAP on an initial 6-month term with potential extension. The role is based in Essex, and we require candidates to live locally, hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel regularly between sites.
last updated 30 week of 2026