Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a major remediation and upgrade programme. The role focuses on improving stability, security and performance across a mixed Windows and Linux environment.

Key responsibilities

• Administer, patch and maintain VMware ESXi 8.0.3 environments.
• Apply and manage VMware licensing upgrades.
• Deliver infrastructure patching and vulnerability remediation across the estate.
• Perform firmware upgrades and maintenance of Dell iDRAC 8 and 9 systems.
• Deploy and manage operating system, anti‑virus and EUC patching.
• Support Cisco Meraki network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls and connectivity.
• Maintain and support Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments.
• Work within Oracle Linux and legacy Linux environments.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure issues to minimise operational risk.
• Support infrastructure hardening, upgrade and resilience initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third‑party providers, including network and connectivity suppliers.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Consultant.
• Strong VMware ESXi administration, patching and upgrade experience.
• Experience managing VMware licensing and infrastructure upgrades.
• Good knowledge of Cisco Meraki networking environments.
• Experience with Dell iDRAC 8 and 9 platforms.
• Strong Windows Server 2016/2019 administration experience.
• Linux administration experience, ideally Oracle Linux.
• Experience delivering infrastructure remediation, vulnerability reduction or security improvement programmes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced project environment.

Required skills

• VMware ESXi
• VMware licensing
• Dell iDRAC
• Cisco Meraki
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2019
• Oracle Linux
• Linux
• Patching
• Vulnerability remediation
• Firmware upgrades
• OS deployment
• Anti‑virus