Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Solutions Engineer (On Prem) — Cit of London Sector: MSP Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days WFH) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, our client cannot provide sponsorship. Experience working for an MSP in a project delivery focused role is essential for this position. We're working with a fast-paced managed IT services provider, proudly serving 5,000+ users and 100+ businesses from their London base. Their success is built on a strong culture, exceptional people, and an unrelenting focus on quality. Role Overview Our client is seeking a motivated Infrastructure Solutions Engineer with deep expertise in on-premises virtualisation — specifically Microsoft Hyper-V — to join their growing team. The role involves leading 3rd-line support, managing complex client infrastructures, and delivering strategic on-prem and hybrid IT solutions. The Solutions Engineer will act as a technical leader within the team, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the highest levels of service. Responsibilities * Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support across VMware and Hyper-V environments, physical server infrastructure, networking, and security. Act as the primary escalation point for the engineering team. * Project Ownership: Lead end-to-end infrastructure projects — including VMware-to-Hyper-V migrations, ESXi upgrades, P2V/V2V migrations, SAN/NAS deployments, and on-prem to hybrid cloud transitions — ensuring successful and timely delivery. * Client Interaction: Work closely with clients to understand their on-premises infrastructure needs and provide tailored solutions. Manage expectations and guide clients through technical implementations. * Team Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers on virtualisation best practices, troubleshooting methodologies and career development. * Security & Compliance: Lead the design and implementation of security solutions including firewalls, endpoint protection, and network segmentation across on-prem environments. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of virtualisation configurations, runbooks, and DR plans. Provide clients with performance reports and infrastructure recommendations. Technical Skills * Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Hyper-V essential— including Failover Clustering, Live Migration, Replica, and Virtual Switch configuration — is essential * Experience with P2V, V2V, and cross-platform migrations (VMware ? Hyper-V) * Expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs and WDS * In-depth experience with backup and DR solutions (Veeam in particular, plus Cove and Acronis) across virtualised environments * Proficient in storage solutions including Dell PowerVault and Synology (LUNs, RAID, iSCSI, storage pools) * Strong networking skills: VLANs, subnetting, TCP/IP, LAGs, VPNs, and firewall management (Fortinet, Juniper, Watchguard, Palo Alto) * Experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Azure Backup) as a complement to on-prem infrastructure * Experience with endpoint protection platforms including Microsoft Defender and Sophos The Package * 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm * Quarterly and annual staff awards, funded social events, referral bonuses * Flexible working * 22 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with tenure * Continual professional development and learning opportunities * Up to £60,000 DOE

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