Infrastructure Engineer, Cirencester £50,000

I'm on the lookout for an Infrastructure Engineer specialist with a strong background in cloud services and modern IT infrastructure management, specifically within the Microsoft ecosystem to join my client based in Cirencester.

The company is well-established and financially very secure The ideal person will be comfortable working in the office three days a week, with the potential for flexible scheduling to accommodate personal needs. They also provide free car parking.

You'll become part of a technology team numbering around 20, embedded within a compact infrastructure unit currently comprising another infrastructure engineer and a helpdesk support engineer. This team is dedicated to supporting an internal user base of roughly 100., and they are now seeking an additional Infrastructure Engineer to join them.

In this role, you'll be responsible for providing both 2nd and 3rd line engineering support, tackling technical incidents and issues across the company's IT network, servers, and desktop infrastructure. Your skill set should encompass the entire Microsoft 365 Suite and MS Azure, along with a deep knowledge of email security platforms, vulnerability management, and IT networking techniques.

They are currently transitioning from a hybrid to a cloud-centric infrastructure , They are in the process of upgrading their systems from Windows Server 2019 to the newer 2022 version, and expertise in networking - particularly with switches, routing, DNS, etc. - will be crucial.

Your role will also involve contributing to key decisions about their infrastructure architecture, aiding in the development of a secure, modern workplace. They are embarking on a range of exciting projects, including the decommissioning of a whole host of legacy infrastructure and the adoption of new private cloud solutions.

Part of your responsibilities will include the creation and management of detailed documentation covering infrastructure setups, operational processes, and guidelines. Additionally, you should possess the ability to demystify technical concepts for a non-technical audience.

The perfect candidate will have several years of experience as an Infrastructure Engineer working with cloud services, with opportunities available to progress into more senior roles. You'll need to have solid experience of working with things like Microsoft 365 suite, AzureAD, Azure Enterprise Application, Exchange online, Teams, M365, Defender, Intune, Microsoft Always on VPN, Entra ID. Any experience with Sophos, Mimecast, Meraki, AWS would be useful but isn't essential.

Salary is anywhere up to £50,000 depending on experience along with bonus, amazing pension, 25 days holiday, health cash plans and death in service.

If you'd like to hear more please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment.