IT Infrastructure Build and Support

IT Infrastructure personnel act as enablers to help build the platforms to allow IT to power and enhance an organisation’s operational capability.

Some individuals will be focused on BAU (business as usual) ‘keep the lights’ on and others will be focused on continually enhancing infrastructure from a build perspective to create continual efficiencies to drive a business forward.

Roles we recruit for in IT Infrastructure Build and Support

    Network Administrator/Engineer
    Systems Administration/Engineer
    Storage Administrator (e.g. SAN / NAS)
    Virtualisation Engineer (VMware, Hyper-V)
    Service Desk Analyst
    IT Technician
    Desktop Support Engineer
    Windows Server Engineer
    Unix Engineer
    Linux Systems Administrator
    Build Engineer
    Network Security Engineer
    IT Operations Manager
    IT Infrastructure Architect
    Messaging Engineer
    Middleware Consultant
    Platform Engineer
    Production Support Analyst
    IT Capacity Planner
    Infrastructure Project Manager

Understanding the market like we do...

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of IT Infrastructure requires a deep understanding of the market, and Deerfoot IT has mastered this domain.

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Q3 2024: Market trends for IT Infrastructure Build and Support

Current market trends in IT infrastructure, build, and support highlight a strong shift towards cloud computing and hybrid environments for enhanced scalability and flexibility. Automation and AI-driven solutions are increasingly used for efficient management and troubleshooting. There's a growing emphasis on cybersecurity, with zero-trust architectures becoming more prevalent. Additionally, the rise of edge computing supports real-time data processing, while green IT initiatives focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

Q3 2024 Pay Rates for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer

Permanent

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Low: £26,750

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Median: £31,000

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High: £38,750

Contract

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Low: £170 per day

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Median: £200 per day

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High: £270 per day

Q3 2024 pay rates for a 3rd line Server Engineer

Permanent

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Low: £32,500

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Median: £52,500

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High: £70,000

Contract

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Low: £330 per day

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Median: £345 per day

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High: £375 per day

Contact us for comprehensive remuneration thoughts on your specific vacancy, where we will take into account your geographical location; size and scale of duties and complexity of skills needed.

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