Infrastructure Engineer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: Compute Engineer
Location: London (Preferred)
Job Type: contract Outside IR35
Role Purpose
We are seeking a Compute Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team. The role involves deploying and managing server and storage systems, ensuring strong performance, high availability, and secure infrastructure. You will also collaborate with external partners and internal teams to maintain and improve IT services.
Key Responsibilities
Server System Deployment: Install, configure, and optimize server systems as per technical requirements.
Capacity Planning: Monitor and plan for hardware or resource constraints; recommend necessary upgrades.
Security Management: Apply security best practices including firewalls, patching, access controls, and intrusion prevention.
Vendor Collaboration: Liaise with external service providers to execute changes with minimal business disruption.
Performance Monitoring: Track system performance against KPIs and generate regular reports.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain system documentation and contribute to internal standards and procedures.
Tooling: Implement and manage system monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SCCM, scripting frameworks).
Storage Administration: Manage enterprise storage platforms and ensure data availability and performance.
Backup & Recovery: Perform regular data backups, validate recovery procedures, and ensure disaster readiness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Certifications in Microsoft, VMware, ITIL, Cloud, or storage technologies are desirable.
Skills & Competencies
Strong troubleshooting abilities in compute and storage environments.
Experience with both Windows and Linux server administration.
Scripting and automation skills (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Understanding of information security, compliance, and risk management.
Experience
Experience with enterprise hardware (servers, storage, network devices).
Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
Familiarity with enterprise-class datacentre operations and support tools.
Why Join Us?
Work in a fast-paced, global environment with meaningful responsibilities from day one.
Gain exposure to a broad range of cutting-edge IT systems and infrastructure projects.
Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values growth and innovation.
Competitive salary and benefits package, with career development opportunities.
About the Company
Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more
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