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Hourly Rate: £23/Hour (Outside IR35)

Location: Exeter

Contract: 6-month rolling

DataBuzz is recruiting a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a prestigious organisation. This role is responsible for leading the maintenance and operation of the organisation's IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability across all business locations. You will manage both on-premises VMware and cloud server environments, while working closely with IT colleagues to support, diagnose, and maintain all elements within the infrastructure.

This is an immediate requirement with a streamlined interview process - an initial 20-30 minute CV and experience discussion, followed by a 1-hour technical interview.

• Lead the maintenance, monitoring, and optimisation of on-premises and cloud server infrastructure.
• Manage and support Windows Server operating systems, VMware environments, and network virtualisation.
• Provide infrastructure capacity planning and ensure proactive monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Contribute to IT projects requiring technical expertise and innovative solutions.
• Ensure documentation and communication of technical procedures to senior colleagues.

• Proven experience managing on-premises and cloud server infrastructure (Windows Server, VMware).
• Strong expertise in deploying and managing virtualised server environments.
• Hands-on experience in network deployments, integration, and virtualisation.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and use of infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with emerging technologies.
• Full and valid driving licence, with willingness to travel to alternative sites regularly.

• Opportunity to lead and optimise IT infrastructure across multiple business locations.
• Exposure to both on-premises VMware and modern cloud environments.
• Be part of a transition project ensuring business continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Competitive contract terms with scope until March 2026.