Infrastructure Engineer (3-Month Contract) may extend but must be able to commit to a minimum 3 months
Wilmslow
Remote / Hybrid with some onsite visits
On behalf of our Client, Acorn By Synergie are currently seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join a forward-thinking team in Wilmslow on a 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology driven individual with expertise in maintaining IT infrastructure, including networks, virtualised datacentres, and disaster recovery platforms. If you're passionate about IT infrastructure and eager for a challenging yet rewarding short term role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Purpose:
As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting the management of the entire IT infrastructure, including virtualised datacentres, networks, disaster recovery platforms, and backup solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Split focus between project activities (designing and implementing solutions) and reactive BAU support.
- Specify and implement technical infrastructure solutions to address business challenges.
- Manage and maintain datacentre technologies such as Hyper V, NetApp, Cisco Nexus, Dell Server, and Cisco Catalyst devices.
- Collaborate with third-party providers to support WAN and edge technologies (Fortigate firewalls, Cisco routers).
- Manage LAN and WLAN (Unifi) across 50 diverse locations.
- Maintain and develop user access layers on RDS/Remote App platform.
- Oversee enterprise applications and infrastructure, including hybrid Microsoft 365 directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and SQL servers.
- Manage backup and recovery systems (Veeam, Datto, Azure Site Recovery).
- Oversee security systems (anti-malware, email security, Cisco DUO MFA).
- Develop and maintain SCCM for machine build processes.
- Proactively monitor devices and networks using tools like PRTG.
- Manage mobile devices using Intune.
- Respond to datacentre notifications regarding failed hardware/software.
- Perform capacity planning and monitor system storage.
- Participate in disaster recovery strategy and testing.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of servers, systems, networks, and configurations.
- Assist in developing communication plans for system reboots and outages.
- Adhere to change control procedures for infrastructure technologies.
- Provide technical support for 2nd line incidents and above as required.
- Lead major incident responses.
Person Specification:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft on-premise, cloud, and virtualisation technologies.
- Familiarity with NetApp or similar storage solutions and Veeam Backup and Replication.
- Proficiency in computer networking, server hardware, MPLS networks, and VPNs.
- Business-literate with a customer-focused approach to technical problem-solving.
- Creative problem solver with a tenacious attitude.
- Degree in IT or equivalent experience.
- MCSE/MCITP certification or equivalent experience.
If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer able to commit for a minimum 3-month contract in Wilmslow, it would be great to hear from you!