Infrastructure Engineer

BBVA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its Infrastructure Operations Team. The role involves administering Windows Server environments, managing Active Directory services, and supporting security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in infrastructure roles, strong Windows Server skills, and a collaborative approach. This position offers hands-on experience with enterprise technologies and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Windows Infrastructure or Systems Administration role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server administration.
• Practical knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments.
• Manage Active Directory services.
• Monitor infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring tools.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

Tools

Veeam

Citrix

Job description

**facilitate the application for job offers with LinkedIn**. If you wish to obtain more detailed information, please consult our .BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.BBVA is a global financial institution with over 160 years of history, operating in more than 25 countries and serving over 80 million customers. We are a team of more than 121,000 professionals working across diverse disciplines such as finance, law, data science, development, engineering, and design, united by our mission to bring the age of opportunity to everyone.**About the job:******About the Role:****We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations Team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in Windows Server administration and a keen interest in security hardening, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and operational excellence within a regulated enterprise environment.You will work closely with senior infrastructure and security engineers, supporting critical systems, contributing to infrastructure projects, and ensuring platforms are secure, stable, and compliant. The role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise technologies, structured processes, and continuous learning.****What You’ll Do:****As an **Infrastructure Engineer,** your responsibilities will include:Windows & Core Infrastructure* Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including build, configuration, and lifecycle management.* Implement and maintain Windows Server hardening in line with security baselines and internal standards.* Manage Active Directory services, including users, groups, GPOs, DNS, and authentication services.* Configure, review, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs).****Patch & Vulnerability remediation:***** Execute and support patch management processes for Windows servers and infrastructure components.* Assist in vulnerability remediation, working with security teams to address findings from vulnerability scans. Participate in security improvement initiatives and infrastructure compliance activities.****Monitoring, Incident & Operations:***** Monitor infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring tools, responding to alerts and incidents.* Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and service restoration activities.* Support asset management, maintaining accurate records of infrastructure components.****Virtualization & Platforms:***** Support virtualized environments (VMware vSphere / Hyper-V).* Assist with Citrix platforms (Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix DaaS, NetScaler) as part of the wider infrastructure estate.* Provide operational support for backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam).****Projects & Collaboration:***** Contribute to infrastructure projects such as upgrades, migrations, and platform improvements.* Work closely with senior engineers, security teams, and vendors to resolve technical issues.* Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.****What You’ll Bring:********Required Experience & Skills:***** 2+ years of experience in a Windows Infrastructure or Systems Administration role.* Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server administration.* Practical knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.* Experience or exposure to patch management and vulnerability remediation.* Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and incident response processes.* Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware and/or Hyper-V).****Nice to Have:***** Exposure to Citrix environments (Virtual Apps & Desktops, NetScaler).* Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.* Knowledge of enterprise ITIL-based operations.* Interest in infrastructure security and compliance within financial services.****Soft Skills:***** Strong communication and collaboration skills.* Methodical, detail-oriented approach to operational tasks.* Problem-solving mindset with a focus on service reliability.* Willingness to learn and adapt in a complex enterprise environment.Please note that priority will be given to candidates who are elegible to work in the UK.**Skills:**Customer Targeting, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive ThinkingDon’t miss any opportunity and... upload your CV! You will join our Talent Community so that we can send you future opportunities that match your profile.#