An experienced IT Infrastructure Project Engineer to deliver and support complex infrastructure projects across servers, storage, virtualisation and VDI. The role covers design, implementation, optimisation and support of secure, contained environments, ensuring high availability, performance and compliance across critical IT systems.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within the financial services sector.

Description

• Design, build and implement HPE server and EMC storage cluster solutions
• Configure, monitor and optimise EMC storage environments
• Manage performance, capacity and scalability of cluster architectures
• Configure and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and vSphere environments
• Implement vSphere HA, SRM and virtual networking/firewalling
• Manage VMware Horizon VDI user setup, profiles and gold image upgrades
• Troubleshoot VDI, server, storage and network-related issues
• Configure routing, firewall rules and security policies for VMs
• Provide technical support for infrastructure and business applications
• Apply automation and scripting (Ansible, scripts) where appropriate
• Manage firmware, software upgrades and system maintenance
• Monitor and report on IT systems in line with management requirements
• Participate in out-of-hours work and 24x7 on-call support when required

Profile

A successful Infrastructure Project Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience with HPE servers, EMC storage and VMware technologies
• Advanced knowledge of server architecture, VMware vSphere and VDI
• Hands-on experience with VMware Horizon environments
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory domain experience
• Solid understanding of networking, security and backup solutions
• Experience working in restricted or isolated network environments
• Automation or scripting experience (Ansible preferred)
• Visual Basic and Excel Macro experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• VMware, CCNA or MCSE certifications preferred
• Mandarin language skills advantageous
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in the financial services industry within a reputable organisation.
• A professional environment that values technical expertise and innovation.
• Engaging and impactful projects in the technology department.

If you are ready to take on the challenge of this Infrastructure Project Engineer role, we encourage you to apply today!