Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Network and Infrastructure Engineer - Reading - £55,000 - Hybrid Working (1 day in the office!)
Job Title:Network and Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Reading
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for the IT and a strong footing in Networking, Azure & Microsoft Virtualisation to join our client's team in Reading. The successful candidate will have a strong technical knowledge of IT Infrastructure, taking ownership of scenarios and a proven track record of providing effective, hands-on IT solutions.
The main responsibilities of the IT Infrastructure Engineer include:
* Install, maintain & support IT environment including Network and servers, monitoring systems, change management, telephone systems.
* Ensure the security, reliability and availability of on-premise IT systems through monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Install, support and configure Virtualization and Cloud Solutions.
* Work on infrastructure issues, providing an efficient and timely resolution.
* Update the helpdesk system ensuring all parties are informed on update/resolution or escalation of issue.
Technical Skills/Requirements:
* Strong Microsoft Windows skills and strong understanding of TCP/IP.
* Experience managing and maintaining firewalls/switches/routers
* Familiar with network design best practice (e.g. N+1, HSRP, IPAM etc.)
* A can-do attitude, ability to think on your feet and a team player
* Virtualisation skills with Hyper-V
* Knowledge of routing protocols
* Network Security : Firewalls/IPsec/SSL/VPNs
* Cloud Infrastructure: Azure Firewalls/NSGs/Load balancers/Vnets
* Good working knowledge of DNS including SPF/DKIM & DMARC
* Knowledge of Illumio Host base firewall, Zscaler Internet filtering, Network Access Control (Forescout) is desirable.
Benefits:
* Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday
* A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
* A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
* Hybrid working (1 day in the office!)
If you are an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer and have the required skills and experience, then please apply for immediate consideration and interview. For further details about the role, please get in touch.
Keywords: IT Infrastructure Engineer, Azure, Automobility, Windows Server, Active Directory, Storage, Virtualization, Networking, Linux

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