Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Proactive Appointments
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Last month
£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
24 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Bonuses Benefits

Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Milton Keynes (hybrid / remote working)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonuses + Benefits

We are seeking a hands-on Network & Infrastructure Engineer to support and improve a mix of cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll work across systems, networking, and security, contributing to both operations and design.

Responsibilities

  • Manage AWS/Azure infrastructure
  • Support Windows/Linux systems and virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox)
  • Maintain networking (firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs)
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and backup solutions (e.g. Zabbix, Graylog, Veeam)
  • Support security tooling (Cloudflare WAF/Zero Trust, vulnerability scanning, patching, PKI)
  • Administer Microsoft 365
  • Produce technical documentation (HLD/LLD)

Skills & Experience

  • Strong infrastructure background across cloud and on-prem
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and backup tools
  • Knowledge of networking and security principles
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management and VPNs

Desirable

  • ITIL processes
  • SIEM/EDR tools (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel/Defender)
  • Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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