Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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10 months ago
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Senior Infrastructure Engineer jobs, Infrastructure Specialist jobs, Systems Engineer jobs

  • Hybrid working

  • £65,000

  • Established, growing software business – part of an international group of technology companies

  • Key technical role supporting internal systems and software development environments

    Are you a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with broad experience across on-prem and cloud environments, looking for a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of critical infrastructure and work closely with senior leadership?

    This is a great opportunity to join a modern software business that develops automation and data management platforms used in high-tech testing environments across mobility and lab sectors. You'll work with a globally distributed team and be part of a company that values technical excellence and individual ownership.

    The company
    The business develops industry-leading software solutions for R&D environments – including fuel cells, EV systems, propulsion technology, and lab automation. They operate with a people-first culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, agility, and innovation.

    Your background as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer:

  • Strong hands-on experience managing infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments

  • Experience with on-premises systems including VMware vSphere

  • Good understanding of networking – routing, firewalls, switches, VPNs

  • Experience supporting cloud platforms – primarily Azure (GCP a bonus)

  • Confident working independently, with the ability to take the lead on projects and systems

  • Awareness of DevOps tools and CI/CD processes is beneficial

  • Cybersecurity awareness and familiarity with secure system design

  • Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience

    Key responsibilities:

  • Manage and support a broad infrastructure estate including Windows/Linux servers, VMware, and networking systems

  • Contribute to the design, deployment and maintenance of Azure-based infrastructure

  • Provide support for laptop/desktop hardware and back-office systems (Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint)

  • Maintain internal networks and connectivity – VPNs, proxies, firewalls, switches

  • Support the infrastructure needs of the development team (build pipelines, deployment tools, etc.)

  • Contribute to infrastructure monitoring, performance optimisation, and security improvements

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers when required

    This Senior Infrastructure Engineer job is commutable from:
    Worcester, Kidderminster, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Birmingham, Redditch, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and surrounding areas.

    To apply, please send your CV to James Brocklehurst at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

    Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to explore our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

    “Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

    This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and technical appointments from toolroom to boardroom. Our team combines over 100 years of recruitment and industry experience. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure the right role for you

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