Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer

Posted Today by Haystack

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Infrastructure Engineer involves leading the technical execution of critical infrastructure patching and system updates for a managed service provider. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Citrix and Hyper-V virtualization, ensuring optimal performance and stability in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to deliver immediate impact while collaborating with engineering teams on urgent project milestones. The role is fully remote, providing flexibility and the potential for contract extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the technical execution of critical infrastructure patching and system updates across a robust Windows Server estate.
  • Manage and optimize virtualized environments, ensuring peak performance and stability for end-users.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Citrix Workspace and XenApp deployments to meet urgent project milestones.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to streamline Hyper-V resource allocation and virtual machine management.
  • Ensure seamless system availability during high-pressure migration or upgrade phases.

Key Skills:

  • Deep technical expertise in Citrix XenApp and Citrix Workspace configuration and management.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization and cluster management.
  • Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure patching and Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration.
  • Strong ability to hit the ground running in a contract capacity with minimal ramp-up time.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills within complex, high-availability virtual environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We're working with a leading managed service provider delivering enterprise-grade IT solutions on this exciting opportunity. We are looking for a heavy-hitting Infrastructure Specialist to tackle a critical project deadline. If you are a Citrix guru who lives and breathes Hyper-V virtualization, this is your chance to step into a fast-paced environment and deliver immediate impact through high-level patching, optimization, and troubleshooting.

The Role

  • Lead the technical execution of critical infrastructure patching and system updates across a robust Windows Server estate.
  • Manage and optimize virtualized environments, ensuring peak performance and stability for end-users.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Citrix Workspace and XenApp deployments to meet urgent project milestones.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to streamline Hyper-V resource allocation and virtual machine management.
  • Ensure seamless system availability during high-pressure migration or upgrade phases.

What You'll Need

  • Deep technical expertise in Citrix XenApp and Citrix Workspace configuration and management.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization and cluster management.
  • Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure patching and Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration.
  • Strong ability to hit the ground running in a contract capacity with minimal ramp-up time.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills within complex, high-availability virtual environments.

What's On Offer

  • Lucrative Outside IR35 day rate.
  • 100% Fully Remote working flexibility for a better work-life balance.
  • High-impact role with the strong potential for contract extension beyond the initial month.
  • Immediate start date to get you moving right away.

Apply via Haystack today!