IT Infrastructure Engineer / Consultant

Job Description

Rare opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a new IT managed services consultancy that was launched last year by a highly experienced management team. With a successful track record in a previous MSP that they built over 10 years and then sold - they are financially back by a combination of recent contract and tender awards together with the personal funds realised from historical successful IT ventures. Therefore, this is an opportunity for skilled IT Infrastructure Engineers to join near the beginning of this companys journey and will offer candidates excellent career progression as the company grows quickly. The company is a technically centric IT provider that is building on the historical success of its founders who have a strong reputation in a sector that is not affected by the current challenging conditions. The company is seeking a likeminded, passionate, and motivated technical specialist that is ready to seize the opportunity to become part of the driving force behind the continued growth and success of the business. As we are focused on the person rather than the CV, we invite applications from those with varying experience.*** There is a strong preference for candidates who have MSP / Managed Services exposure and/or recent accreditations such as MCSA, MCSE, MCP, VCP, VCAP or VCDX***The role is open to IT Infrastructure candidates who have experience from 3rd Line up who have strong skills and experience in recent versions of Windows Server and VMware experience in either support and/or implementation. The most important aspect from the companys point of view is to find someone who is passionate about technology and delivering the right service & solution.Whilst they continue to innovate and explore emerging technologies, experience of a number of the following fundamentals would be an advantage:Public Cloud Platforms, including;Microsoft Azure, 365 and AWS (migration, deployment and third level support)Cloud and Hybrid Server Technologies, including;Windows Server (incorporating Active Directory and Domains, 2008 through 2019)VMWare vSphere (5.x through 7.x), NSX, vRealise and vCloudDesktop and Application Delivery, including;Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop (Virtual Apps and Desktops)VMWare Workspace ONE and Horizon. Messaging and Collaboration, including;Microsoft ExchangeMicrosoft TeamsGamma HorizonStorage and Recovery, including;VMWare vSANDell Powervault and Compellent SANsVeeam (Availability Suite and Backup & Replication)Zerto IT ResilienceMicrosoft ASRNetwork, Security and Remote Access, including;Citrix Netscaler and Access Gateway (Citrix Gateway)Cisco (switches, routers, firewalls, SD-WAN and 2FA)Dell (switches and access edge)Ubiquiti (switching, routing, building and general WiFi)Meraki (switching, SD-WAN and WiFi)WatchGuard (virtual and physical firewalls, SSO and 2FA)iBoss SCGSophos (Intercept X, SG UTM, XG Firewalls)The company offers training which naturally supports technical certification development, which is further enhanced by real-world exposure and practical experience associated with the position itself.