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

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