Overview

to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations throughout the UK and Europe. Job Description Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This role will require travel across Eurofins UK Forensics sites positioned in Heathrow, Warrington, Tamworth and Abingdon; therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. As an IT Infrastructure Engineer you will design, implement, and maintain core infrastructure systems across our enterprise environment. We are seeking a candidate with deep expertise in VMware, FC Storage, SAS Storage, Citrix (including ADC), and backup solutions (Commvault and Veeam). You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance across all systems, while supporting project delivery and ongoing operations.

Main Duties

• Virtual Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and maintain VMware-based virtual environments, including vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter.
• Storage Systems: Manage and maintain FC and SAS storage infrastructure; ensure high-performance, resilient storage availability.
• Citrix Environment: Implement, administer and optimise Citrix environments including XenApp/XenDesktop and NetScaler for secure application delivery - On-Prem and Cloud.
• Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage enterprise backup solutions using Commvault and Veeam to ensure data protection and recoverability.
• Physical Infrastructure: Lead installation and configuration of physical servers, SAN/NAS storage, and associated data centre hardware.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor system performance and capacity, conduct routine maintenance, and proactively resolve issues before they impact operations.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices across systems and support audits and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including networking, applications, and service desk to deliver robust infrastructure solutions.
• You may also be required to provide Level 1 and Level 2 support as and when needed, including assisting with user incidents, hardware/software troubleshooting, and escalation management.
• Proven hands-on experience supporting and managing enterprise infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Citrix (including NetScaler, Virtual Apps and Desktops)
• VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• SAN environments - Fibre Channel (FC) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) storage technologies
• Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms
• Commvault and Veeam backup and recovery solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in physical server and storage hardware installation and maintenance
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
• Exchange Server 2016/2019
• SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for deployment and patch management
• Active Directory Tiering Model and Group Policy Objects
• Proven ability to work independently on complex technical projects and troubleshoot high-impact infrastructure issues
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions.

Additional Information & Benefits

• In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days, buy and sell holiday.
• Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
• Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)
• Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes
• Employee technology scheme
• Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
• Perkbox access for cost savings on a wide range of perks
• Learning and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan membership
• Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing