Infrastructure Engineer

Fully onsite - Kidlington, Oxfordshire

We’re looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives on designing and delivering multiple infrastructure builds. You’ll be part of a very technical team, building and deploying network and infrastructure solutions for scientific projects

• Designing and delivering infrastructure builds across multiple environments – on-prem, cloud, and hybrid.
• Building and managing Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory – GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file systems.
• Deploying and maintaining Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure – compute, networking, IAM, and storage.
• Managing and supporting Microsoft 365 – Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, SharePoint, and Azure AD.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V virtual environments.
• Designing and building secure network infrastructures – switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi.
• Implementing and managing security controls, patching, and endpoint protection.
• Overseeing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Collaborating with project managers, developers, and clients to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions.

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in a multi-project environment.
• Strong background in infrastructure design, build, and deployment across varied environments.
• Experience in building multiple environments for each project
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Solid hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – ideally across compute, networking, and identity management.
• Confident managing both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Skilled in VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation.
• Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals – VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Awareness of security best practice, monitoring, and compliance.
• Strong documentation skills and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.