Job Description

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join this expanding group as an Infrastructure Engineer.

Culture and Environment

You will be part of a dynamic, vibrant, and welcoming environment surrounded by team players. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career and grow with a well-established organisation that values organic growth and encourages employee success. The workspace is modern, contemporary, and state-of-the-art, featuring an iconic interior design that creates an impressive "WOW" factor.

Personality

If you are an experienced and proactive Network Systems Engineer with a strong background in virtualisation, cloud technologies, and Microsoft server environments, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Technical Skills

You should have hands-on experience with technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, Exchange Online/O365, Dell/EMC SANs, and SonicWall. Confidence in managing day-to-day network support, troubleshooting complex issues, and working across multiple configurations in a fast-paced environment is essential. You should also be comfortable planning and implementing system upgrades and collaborating with technical teams to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable solutions.

Personal Attributes

A solutions-focused mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are key to success in this role.

Package and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Pension: 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor visits twice a year
• Healthcare: Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, and healthcare cash plan after 6 months
• Holiday Entitlement: 23 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
• Additional leave: Up to 5 days unpaid leave after probation
• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary
• Free onsite parking
• Core company values

Responsibilities

• Some travel for installation or upgrades
• Configuring and managing Microsoft Windows domain and Hyper-V virtualisation environments
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting virtualisation and OS issues
• Evaluating products and upgrades, overseeing system upgrade strategies
• Maintaining Dell server environment across multiple locations
• Providing 3rd-level support to Helpdesk engineers
• Leading design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions
• Developing and analysing system standards and performance thresholds
• Conducting capacity planning reviews
• Monitoring server backups and network uptime
• Liaising with vendors for support and procurement
• Coordinating proposals and work estimates
• Designing secure systems and network policies, providing technical guidance

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, MS Azure, Exchange Online/O365
• MCSE certification
• CCNA certification
• Knowledge of IT Security Protocols
• Experience with DR/BCP
• Expertise in network data centre environments

Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard within 48 hours, your application was unsuccessful. By applying, you permit Oakley Recruitment to contact and retain your details. Proof of identification, such as passport, birth certificate, and NI number, will be required during the interview process.