IT Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer

Location: East London

Hours: 36

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for Microsoft 365, cyber security, and enterprise infrastructure?

Waltham Forest College is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in managing and securing our modern IT environment. You will provide 2nd and 3rd line support, lead on Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management through Intune, cyber security operations, and support our Cisco network infrastructure.

What you'll do:

• Administer and secure Microsoft 365 and Intune environments

• Support and maintain servers, networks, and cloud services

• Lead on cyber security monitoring, threat response, and disaster recovery

• Provide technical leadership and project support across the College

• Help deliver a reliable, secure, and innovative IT service for staff and students

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Intune, and networking

• Knowledge of cyber security, backup and disaster recovery

• Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills

• A proactive, team-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Join a forward-thinking College where technology plays a vital role in supporting education and transforming lives.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

Interview Date: 28 October 2026

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date .