Infrastructure Engineer

Gravesend, Kent
Latcom Plc

Infrastructure Engineer. Based in Gravesend, I have a brand-new requirement for an Infrastructure Engineer with 2 days WFH after the initial settling in period has commenced – 35 hour working week.

Salary: £50k-£60k + 10% on call + Good Benefits

You will be working as part of a small team, focussing on software systems, network & server infrastructure.

The successful candidate will also be required to form part of a 4-week on-call rota, which includes working the weekend to ensure the availability of services 24/7. Days off in the week are provided before & after the on-call period.

You must have around 5 years’ hands on experience in a similar role with a full driving licence and knowledge/understanding of some of the following:

• Server-infrastructure (Hyper-V / HP)
• Networking infrastructure (Fortigate, NEC, CISCO)
• Cyber security infrastructure (Dark Trace, Syslog)
• Telecoms infrastructure
• Cyber security principles as a minimum Cyber Essentials.

Role involves:

• Ensure the continuous functionality of all systems including Voice Communication systems, complex IT networking including MPLS, firewalls & infrastructure, WAN including microwave, IoT, 4G & 5G, SIP telephony, virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V), cyber security protection services such as end point protection, data management & monitoring & other IT systems.
• Diagnose & resolve faults, including complex technical issues, across the full range of systems in a professional & timely manner.
• Escalate issues promptly to appropriate colleagues, management team or suppliers as necessary.
• Ensure actions taken are logged, root causes are investigated & understood, & future requirements are captured.
• Install, monitor, maintain & administer systems, infrastructure & software.
• Contribute to the development & creation of maintenance & replacement plans for our systems & associated infrastructure.
• Research & specify replacement equipment & assist with the procurement & assessment of new equipment, services & / or systems.
• Project manage replacement projects or provide a significant contribution as a key member of a project team.

Please send your most up to date CV to me ASAP!