Network Infrastructure Engineer

Are you an experienced IT professional who thrives on building robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure?

Our client is an award-winning law firm with a strong focus on technology and innovation. As they continue to invest in their infrastructure, they have an excellent new opportunity for an experienced Second Line Network Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing IT Operations Team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in keeping systems secure, resilient, and future-ready, helping the business deliver exceptional service with technology at its core.

From day one, you'll be involved in important projects from planning to delivery, working across cloud, network, and server environments to ensure the IT operations are secure, efficient, and built to scale.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting Microsoft-based infrastructure and business applications
  
  
• Managing LAN/WAN networks, routers, and firewalls (Meraki, SonicWALL)
  
  
• Maintaining and evolving our Azure cloud platform and Citrix environment
  
  
• Leading infrastructure projects and implementing new technologies
  
  
• Monitoring systems, responding to alerts, and troubleshooting issues
  
  
• Maintaining network and endpoint security, including patching
  
  
• Participating in a paid on-call rota and monthly patching (paid as overtime)
  
  What they are looking for:
  
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cloud engineering
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2022/2025), Windows 11, and Active Directory
  
  
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, VMware, and Kubernetes
  
  
• Networking expertise (LAN/WAN, routers, firewalls)
  
  
• Hands-on knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu), SQL Server (2022), and MS Exchange (2019)
  
  
• Familiarity with Dell PowerStore or similar storage solutions
  
  How they work:
  A hands-on team that thrives on solving problems and making technology work smarter for the business. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across IT and the wider business, working with modern platforms and tools to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing systems.
  
  You'll thrive if you're curious about new technologies, enjoy taking ownership of projects, and want to see the real impact of your work in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
  
  Schedule:
  
  
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
  
  
• Occasional out-of-hours support (paid overtime)
  
  Leeds office
  You'll be based at their modern office in Leeds, conveniently located just off Junction 3 of the M621. For those driving, they offer free on-site parking, making commuting by car hassle-free. Also well connected by public transport, with major bus routes including the 2, 3, 24, 116, 200, 201, 202, 203, and X10 stopping right outside the office. Leeds Train Station is just a 10-minute walk away, and for those who prefer to cycle, they provide secure cycle storage.
  
  Rewarding your commitment and success, including:
  
  Lifestyle Rewards
  35 hour working week
  27 days of annual leave + bank holidays, as well as paid leave on your birthday and additional paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve when falling on a weekday
  Flexible holiday policy: use, buy and sell up to 5 days’ worth of holiday, dependent on length of service, as well as enjoy flexibility as some holiday allowance can used by the hour
  Extra holiday for length of service: 1 extra day earned following your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of service
  Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  Business-casual dress code
  
  Financial Rewards
  Monthly and quarterly bonus based on attendance and punctuality
  Death in service benefit: 6 times annual salary
  Income protection: receive 75% of your salary for up to two years if you're unable to work (subject to eligibility criteria)
  My Staff Shop: access a range of discounts and savings at UK retailers
  Travel support: free parking, bus discounts and cycling facilities
  Leeds Credit Union: access to preferential rates
  Contributory pension scheme
  
  Personal Growth Rewards
  Learn and Earn: top up your income by investing in your personal and professional development outside of working hours
  
  Learning and Development allowance: paid time to learn during working hours
  Professional qualifications: financial and study support
  
  Health Rewards
  Free gym membership
  On Site GP: access to a specialist prescribing GP who comes on-site fortnightly
  Virtual GP: access to virtual 24/7 prescribing GP for you and your family
  Physiotherapist: access to a specialist physiotherapist who comes on site monthly
  Health cash back plan: over £3,000 to manage your well-being, including dental, optical and physiotherapy, helping you to be healthy and at your best
  Employee assistance programme: 24/7 helpline, including up to 8 free counselling sessions
  Early intervention: support for colleagues who are experiencing health issues to support them staying in or returning to work
  
  Engagement Rewards
  Colleague events: parties, darts, bowling, axe throwing and laser quest, to name just a few!
  Regular charity fundraising including fun games, street food, raffles, auctions and more