IT Infrastructure Engineer

Role Purpose

An organisation undergoing acquisition or consolidation is entering a critical infrastructure integration phase. The IT Infrastructure Engineer will support the programme by delivering hands-on engineering across servers, networking, storage, backup, and data transfer activities.

The role focuses on stabilising and migrating legacy infrastructure into the organisation’s target-state environment, ensuring secure, controlled, and well documented change throughout the transition.

This is a delivery focused contract role requiring strong technical capability, structured execution, and the ability to work effectively within a transitioning IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture.

· Design and implement infrastructure solutions required for the integration of legacy

systems.

Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, and migration plans.

· Assess legacy environments and define short-term remediation or migration

approaches.

· Integrate legacy IT infrastructure into the target enterprise landscape.

Relocate legacy IT infrastructure.

Server & Storage Management

Support and maintain Dell server hardware, Windows Server, and virtualisation platforms within both source and target environments.

Manage and optimise QNAP NAS storage, including configuration, expansion, and data

protection.

· Execute server migrations, consolidation, and decommissioning tasks as legacy systems

transition into the target infrastructure.

Networking & Security

· Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki networking (MX, MS, MR) across source and target

sites.

Implement secure network designs including VLANs, ACLs, firewall rules, and segmentation.

Support network changes required for tenant alignment, domain migrations, and SaaS repointing as services move into the target organisation.

Deliver a structured cabling to racks through good labelling and cable management.

Racking and unracking

Legacy decommissioning

Managing Cisco Meraki equipment

Backup & Recovery

Maintain and optimise Veeam Backup & Replication for servers, VMs, and NAS workloads.

Ensure backup integrity and successful restore testing during migration phases.

· Adjust backup strategies to support data movement from legacy systems into the target

environment.

Data Transfer & Migration

Infrastructure Integration Programme

Plan and execute structured data transfer activities across servers, NAS devices, and cloud

platforms.

· Validate data integrity, security, and completeness during migrations between source and target environments.

Work with project teams to ensure controlled, lowrisk change.

Mentoring & Knowledge Transfer

Provide practical guidance and hands-on support to junior IT staff during the contract period.

Share best practices, structured troubleshooting approaches, and operational knowhow.

Ensure knowledge transfer for any systems or changes implemented during the engagement.

Operational Support

Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure issues across both environments.

Work closely with project managers, security teams, and vendors.

Ensure stable operations throughout the integration period.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in multisite or complex environments.

Strong hands-on experience with Dell servers, Windows Server, and virtualisation

(HyperV/VMware).

Proficiency with Cisco Meraki networking.

Strong knowledge of Veeam Backup & Replication.

Experience with QNAP NAS storage platforms.

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, ACLs).

Demonstrable experience in data transfer, migration, or consolidation activities.

Ability to produce clear architecture level designs and documentation.

Experience providing short term mentoring or knowledge transfer to junior IT staff.

Prior involvement in M&A, integration, or largescale change programmes is highly desirable.

Experience working with legacy environments transitioning into a new parent organisation is a

strong advantage.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of cloud environments.

Knowledge of identity platforms (AD, Entra ID).

Experience with SaaS repointing and tenant alignment during M&A.

Linux administration exposure.

Personal Attributes

Structured, methodical, and calm under pressure.

Strong communication skills with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Delivery focused with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Able to work independently and take ownership of technical outcomes.

Supportive and collaborative, with a willingness to share knowledge.