Infrastructure Engineer Role with Sponsorship in Carmarthenshire | Join a Supportive Team, Apply Now

Location
Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
37,898 to 45,637 per year

About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board is transforming the way digital services are delivered across their sites in Carmarthenshire and beyond. With fresh investment in their on-site Data Centre and a strong move toward cloud-first strategies, they’re building a future-ready digital infrastructure that directly supports essential NHS services. Their tight-knit team takes pride in doing work that keeps healthcare systems reliable, secure, and accessible.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme offering stability and long-term security
• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days and rising to 34 days with service
• Corporate benefits supporting work-life balance
• Childcare Vouchers available through payroll
• Occupational health and wellbeing services to support you every step of the way
• Visa sponsorship available for skilled workers relocating to the UK

Requirements

• Degree in IT or equivalent certification with a strong track record of ongoing professional development
• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• Solid grasp of networking standards and best practices
• Experience with virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer)
• Confident in managing security protocols aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex digital environments
• Skilled with SAN, NAS, DAS, and modern cloud services like IaaS or PaaS
• Ability to travel between local sites when needed
• Comfortable joining an on-call support rota for critical services
• Welsh language skills are a bonus, not a requirement

Salary Details

The position offers a competitive salary between £37,898 and £45,637, depending on experience, with regular increments and progression in line with NHS pay frameworks.

About the Role

As an Infrastructure Engineer in their Data Centre Team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and upgrading the backbone of the Health Board’s digital operations. Whether it’s implementing secure, cloud-ready solutions or ensuring on-premise systems stay resilient, you’ll be part of a hands-on, solutions-driven group that’s vital to patient care delivery. This role leans heavily on real-world problem-solving and collaboration. You’ll work both onsite and remotely, adapting to new tech, solving outages fast, and contributing to long-term projects that modernise infrastructure. It’s high-impact work, and it matters every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead support for data centre infrastructure including file services, email, AD, and backup systems
• Maintain and evolve cloud-based and traditional infrastructure platforms
• Support virtualisation environments with best practice tools
• Investigate and resolve complex digital service issues quickly
• Help roll out new technologies that improve efficiency and service delivery
• Ensure all systems meet Health Board cybersecurity and compliance standards
• Collaborate across Digital Services teams to ensure end-to-end system resilience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Any offer of employment is subject to clearance.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
• Address: Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
• Contact: NHS Jobs Platform or through Digital Services contact portal

Reference Number
HDUHB/ENG/INFRA25

How To Apply
If this sounds like your kind of role, don’t wait. Positions like this don’t come around often. Apply now through NHS Jobs or your preferred application portal.