Infrastructure Engineer

Job Introduction

Do you have a passion for keeping IT infrastructure running smoothly? Are you an expert in VMware and Microsoft Server environments? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will play a vital part in a number of technical projects aimed at improving the stability, security, and performance of our IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and manage the upgrade to a VMware vSphere environment to version 8.0

• Upgrade and migrate existing servers running on Microsoft Server 2012 to a newer version

• Design and implement comprehensive logging and alerting policies to proactively identify and address potential issues

• Evaluate and implement security improvements to strengthen our IT infrastructure

• Lead the implementation of MS Entra and advise on best practise

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues in a timely and efficient manner

• Document infrastructure changes and procedures for future reference

• Work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure smooth project execution

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role

• Strong understanding of VMware technologies, including vSphere 8.0 and related products

• Experience with Dell VxRail hyper converged infrastructure solutions

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Server administration

• Proficiency in using PRTG or similar monitoring tools

• Experience with MS Entra

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• A proactive and results-oriented approach

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects

• Gain experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we look forward to receiving your application form!

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.  This includes:

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement

• Local Government Pension

• Training & development

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Employee resource groups/networks 

• Buddy Support Programme  

• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):  

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/fair-green-and-local/