Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Office based Leeds City Centre Salary: £34,000 - £37,500 a year

Are you an experienced IT professional who thrives on building robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure?Our client is an award-winning law firm with a strong focus on technology and innovation. As they continue to invest in their infrastructure, they have an excellent new opportunity for an experienced Second Line Network Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing IT Operations Team.This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in keeping systems secure, resilient, and future-ready, helping the business deliver exceptional service with technology at its core.From day one, you'll be involved in important projects from planning to delivery, working across cloud, network, and server environments to ensure the IT operations are secure, efficient, and built to scale.What you'll be doing:

• Supporting Microsoft-based infrastructure and business applications
• Managing LAN/WAN networks, routers, and firewalls (Meraki, SonicWALL)
• Maintaining and evolving our Azure cloud platform and Citrix environment
• Leading infrastructure projects and implementing new technologies
• Monitoring systems, responding to alerts, and troubleshooting issues
• Maintaining network and endpoint security, including patching
• Participating in a paid on-call rota and monthly patching (paid as overtime)

What they are looking for:

• At least 3 years' experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cloud engineering
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2022/2025), Windows 11, and Active Directory
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, VMware, and Kubernetes
• Networking expertise (LAN/WAN, routers, firewalls)
• Hands-on knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu), SQL Server (2022), and MS Exchange (2019)
• Familiarity with Dell PowerStore or similar storage solutions

How they work:A hands-on team that thrives on solving problems and making technology work smarter for the business. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across IT and the wider business, working with modern platforms and tools to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing systems.You'll thrive if you're curious about new technologies, enjoy taking ownership of projects, and want to see the real impact of your work in a fast-paced, growing organisation.Schedule:Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pmOccasional out-of-hours support (paid overtime)Leeds officeYou'll be based at their modern office in Leeds, conveniently located just off Junction 3 of the M621. For those driving, they offer free on-site parking, making commuting by car hassle-free. Also well connected by public transport, with major bus routes including the 2, 3, 24, 116, 200, 201, 202, 203, and X10 stopping right outside the office. Leeds Train Station is just a 10-minute walk away, and for those who prefer to cycle, they provide secure cycle storage.

Rewarding your commitment and success, including:Lifestyle Rewards 35 hour working week 27 days of annual leave + bank holidays, as well as paid leave on your birthday and additional paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve when falling on a weekday Flexible holiday policy: use, buy and sell up to 5 days' worth of holiday, dependent on length of service, as well as enjoy flexibility as some holiday allowance can used by the hour Extra holiday for length of service: 1 extra day earned following your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of service Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Business-casual dress codeFinancial RewardsMonthly and quarterly bonus based on attendance and punctualityDeath in service benefit: 6 times annual salaryIncome protection: receive 75% of your salary for up to two years if you're unable to work (subject to eligibility criteria)My Staff Shop: access a range of discounts and savings at UK retailersTravel support: free parking, bus discounts and cycling facilitiesLeeds Credit Union: access to preferential ratesContributory pension schemePersonal Growth RewardsLearn and Earn: top up your income by investing in your personal and professional development outside of working hours

Learning and Development allowance: paid time to learn during working hoursProfessional qualifications: financial and study supportHealth RewardsFree gym membershipOn Site GP: access to a specialist prescribing GP who comes on-site fortnightlyVirtual GP: access to virtual 24/7 prescribing GP for you and your familyPhysiotherapist: access to a specialist physiotherapist who comes on site monthlyHealth cash back plan: over £3,000 to manage your well-being, including dental, optical and physiotherapy, helping you to be healthy and at your bestEmployee assistance programme: 24/7 helpline, including up to 8 free counselling sessionsEarly intervention: support for colleagues who are experiencing health issues to support them staying in or returning to workEngagement RewardsColleague events: parties, darts, bowling, axe throwing and laser quest, to name just a few!Regular charity fundraising including fun games, street food, raffles, auctions and more