IT Infrastructure Engineer

Skillsource is supporting a leading engineering and project delivery organisation in the appointment of an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology team supporting both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure across multiple sites and business locations. The role will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical IT services while contributing to a range of infrastructure and transformation projects.

The successful candidate will work across hybrid environments, supporting infrastructure, networking, cloud services, connectivity, and security technologies within a fast-paced project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Deployment & Support

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, firewalls, and related infrastructure
• Support the deployment and commissioning of IT environments across multiple locations
• Manage connectivity, wireless networks, and end-user infrastructure
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades and refresh initiatives

Azure Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Deploy and manage Azure resources including virtual machines, networking, and storage
• Support hybrid infrastructure environments connecting cloud and on-premise systems
• Manage and maintain secure VPN connectivity
• Monitor performance, availability, and reliability of cloud services

Networking & Connectivity

• Troubleshoot networking and connectivity issues across multiple sites
• Support routing, switching, firewall, and VPN technologies
• Work with external providers to maintain service availability and performance
• Ensure resilient and secure connectivity across the organisation

Security & Operational Support

• Implement and maintain infrastructure security best practices
• Support patching, upgrades, backup, restore, and disaster recovery activities
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability
• Assist with compliance and security initiatives as required

Documentation & Asset Management

• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation
• Manage asset records and inventory
• Support reporting on system performance, incidents, and utilisation

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Strong networking skills including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure and connectivity issues
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and across multiple locations

Desirable

• Azure networking experience, including VPN and ExpressRoute
• PowerShell or other automation/scripting experience
• Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices
• Experience supporting project-based environments

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Well organised and detail orientated
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a strong pipeline of work and long-term career opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and technology projects
• Opportunity to work within a modern hybrid cloud environment
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package