Our client are going through an exciting period of growth and are looking to bring in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their small team. Paying up to £65,000 with a clear progression route to Technical Lead with this growing business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of robust IT infrastructure solutions, with a focus on Fortinet, Azure, Cloud IaaS, Server & Storage, Virtualisation, and Backup technologies. This is a hands-on technical role, where you will be heavily involved in project delivery and have the opportunity to contribute to pre-sales activities.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
- Work closely with the pre-sales team to provide technical expertise, helping to shape proposals and solutions that meet client requirements.
- Deliver end-to-end infrastructure projects, from planning and design through to implementation and support.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers within the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure solutions within broader IT environments.
- Monitor and optimise existing systems to ensure peak performance and reliability.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions that drive business value.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues and provide expert troubleshooting support.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong track record in project delivery.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies.
- Expertise in Azure cloud services, with a focus on Cloud IaaS.
- Strong proficiency in server and storage technologies, including virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- In-depth understanding of backup technologies and best practices.
- Experience in pre-sales activities, including client engagement, requirements gathering, and solution design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and implement practical solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional).
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible).
- Familiarity with network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
Why Join Us?
- Paying up to £65,000 per annum
- Private Healthcare & EV Car Scheme
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a diverse range of clients.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged.
- Ongoing Professional Certifications
- Career progression pathways within a growing organisation.
If you feel you match the above click 'apply now' with an up to date version of your CV.