IT Infrastructure Engineer

The Role

What You'll Be Doing

• Administer and maintain Windows Server, VMware, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune.
• Support core infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, firewalls, backups and cloud services.
• Proactively monitor systems to maximise availability, performance and resilience.
• Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations, technology refreshes and improvement projects.
• Design, implement and support LAN, WAN, wireless and secure remote access solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and technical issues.
• Apply cyber security best practices across identity, devices, patching and endpoint protection.
• Automate processes and identify opportunities to improve systems and user experience.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rota supporting critical business systems (approximately one week in six).

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years' experience in an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator or senior IT support role.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, VMware, Microsoft 365 and enterprise networking.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Experience

• Windows Server 2019/2022/2025, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
• VMware vSphere/ESXi configuration and administration.
• Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams.
• Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and identity management.
• Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot and endpoint management.
• Cisco networking, VLANs, TCP/IP, wireless networking and network troubleshooting.
• Firewall administration (FortiGate preferred)
• Backup technologies (preferably Veeam), disaster recovery
• Infrastructure monitoring and patch management.

Desirable

• Microsoft, VMware or Cisco certifications.
• Experience delivering infrastructure refreshes, cloud migrations or digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge of ITIL and experience supporting ERP, telephony or other business-critical systems.

Benefits

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability