Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Greater Manchester | £50,000 - £60,000 | Hybrid | Public Sector

Castlefield are currently supporting a Growing public Sector organisation in their search for a senior infrastructure analyst on a full-time permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain core data centre systems and reporting, ensuring uptime SLAs are met.
• Carry out complex implementation and point design activities to support internal teams and external clients.
• Lead project delivery activities, utilising specialist skills for both internal and external implementations.
• Contribute to the development of technology strategy, roadmaps, and future-state architectures.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Provide direction and guidance on all technical aspects of IT infrastructure, ensuring adherence to policies and standards.
• Maintain awareness of IT security strategies
• Produce and maintain build documentation as recognised deliverables.
• Stay up to date with IT industry developments and identify applicable technologies.
• Manage external suppliers and internal resources from a technical perspective to deliver complex projects.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• At least one enterprise-level storage certification (HP MASE, NetApp NCIE, etc.).
• At least one enterprise-level server certification (HP ASE, Cisco UCDS, etc.).
• VMware Certified Professional – Desktop & Mobility or Data Centre Virtualisation.
• Networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, HP AIS Networking, Brocade BCNP, or Juniper JNCIS-ENT.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar technical role.
• In-depth technical knowledge in a specialist field with a broad understanding of all infrastructure technologies.
• Strong project leadership skills, including managing virtual teams and complex workstreams.
• Ability to present and advise at all levels, including Director level.

Desirable Skills

• Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, MCITP.
• HP AIS/ASE Blade Systems.
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft System Centre (CM, VMM, OM, DPM).
• Microsoft SQL (2012/2014/2016).