Become a change maker and join Node4.
Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.
So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.
About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams.
You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations.
This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests
Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout
Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including:
Virtual Machines
Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting
Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios)
SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues)
Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable)
Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence
Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records
Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience
Providing on‑site support when required
What will you bring?
2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365)
Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance
Desirable:
Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104
Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments
What can we offer you?
Hybrid Working
Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x 4
A diverse workforce
Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
Discounted Gym Membership
Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
Company Social events
Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit
Why join Node4?
Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.
09/03/2026
Full time
Become a change maker and join Node4.
Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.
So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you.
About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams.
You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations.
This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests
Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout
Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including:
Virtual Machines
Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting
Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including:
Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios)
SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues)
Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable)
Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence
Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records
Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience
Providing on‑site support when required
What will you bring?
2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365)
Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance
Desirable:
Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104
Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments
What can we offer you?
Hybrid Working
Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x 4
A diverse workforce
Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
Discounted Gym Membership
Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
Company Social events
Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit
Why join Node4?
Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.
Location: King's Cross, London Salary: £50,000 per annum Reports To: IT Director Industry: Scientific organisation Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for infrastructure, security, and systems reliability? A Scientific organisation based in King's Cross is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join its growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge systems and play a key role in maintaining and securing a complex IT environment that supports operations worldwide. About the Role As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you'll take responsibility for maintaining and improving the company's physical and virtual IT systems. You'll work closely with colleagues in the infrastructure team to ensure systems remain secure, patched, and optimised, while supporting the organisation's digital transformation and cloud initiatives. Key Responsibilities Maintain and patch the Windows Server and PC estate (Windows 7-11 and Server ). Manage antivirus and malware systems, investigating and resolving security alerts. Ensure data integrity through reliable backup configuration, testing, and disaster recovery processes. Administer and monitor Active Directory, Azure Entra, and Intune environments. Manage compliance policies, conditional access, and mobile device management. Work with third-party providers supporting SIEM and threat analytics systems. Lead on implementing IT security best practices, standards, and access controls. Support infrastructure and security projects, including system upgrades and migrations. Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures. Provide timely response to incidents, escalating where appropriate. About You You're an analytical, proactive IT professional with a strong grasp of infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity principles. You enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively, and ensuring that systems run efficiently and securely. Essential Skills & Experience Proven 10 years experience in IT infrastructure, desktop, or systems support. Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (Windows client and server). Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Intune, and Azure Entra. Familiarity with antivirus, backup, and monitoring solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised, methodical, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Desirable Relevant IT or security certifications (e.g. Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco). Experience managing hybrid or cloud-based environments. What's on Offer Salary of £50,000 per annum plus competitive benefits Flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment within a global consultancy. The chance to work with advanced technology in a role that truly makes an impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and play a key role in securing and optimising infrastructure for a leading global consultancy, apply now .
05/04/2026
Full time
Location: King's Cross, London Salary: £50,000 per annum Reports To: IT Director Industry: Scientific organisation Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for infrastructure, security, and systems reliability? A Scientific organisation based in King's Cross is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join its growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge systems and play a key role in maintaining and securing a complex IT environment that supports operations worldwide. About the Role As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you'll take responsibility for maintaining and improving the company's physical and virtual IT systems. You'll work closely with colleagues in the infrastructure team to ensure systems remain secure, patched, and optimised, while supporting the organisation's digital transformation and cloud initiatives. Key Responsibilities Maintain and patch the Windows Server and PC estate (Windows 7-11 and Server ). Manage antivirus and malware systems, investigating and resolving security alerts. Ensure data integrity through reliable backup configuration, testing, and disaster recovery processes. Administer and monitor Active Directory, Azure Entra, and Intune environments. Manage compliance policies, conditional access, and mobile device management. Work with third-party providers supporting SIEM and threat analytics systems. Lead on implementing IT security best practices, standards, and access controls. Support infrastructure and security projects, including system upgrades and migrations. Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures. Provide timely response to incidents, escalating where appropriate. About You You're an analytical, proactive IT professional with a strong grasp of infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity principles. You enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively, and ensuring that systems run efficiently and securely. Essential Skills & Experience Proven 10 years experience in IT infrastructure, desktop, or systems support. Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (Windows client and server). Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Intune, and Azure Entra. Familiarity with antivirus, backup, and monitoring solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised, methodical, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Desirable Relevant IT or security certifications (e.g. Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco). Experience managing hybrid or cloud-based environments. What's on Offer Salary of £50,000 per annum plus competitive benefits Flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment within a global consultancy. The chance to work with advanced technology in a role that truly makes an impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and play a key role in securing and optimising infrastructure for a leading global consultancy, apply now .
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
Our client are seeking an experienced 3rd Line Service Desk Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for providing advanced technical support and managing the infrastructure and security requirements for customers; handling a variety of complex issues, ensuring system availability, maintaining security standards across various platforms, and providing detailed reporting on all aspects of the Managed Service. Location: Working at Cardiff Head Office Shifts: Shifts run across 24/7 - 365 days. All evening and night shifts are worked from home. What you'll be doing: Microsoft Infrastructure: Maintain and support Entra ID, Azure, VMs, and hosted services. Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials through timely patching and monitoring. Endpoint Management: Oversee MDM/Intune, Apple Business Manager, and Manage Engine. Manage Autopilot deployments and enforce security baselines. Automation: Develop PowerShell scripts to streamline operations and boost efficiency. Backup & Disaster Recovery: Ensure smooth backup operations, conduct regular recovery tests, and manage incident response. Upgrades & Improvements: Proactively monitor and enhance infrastructure, participate in technical projects, and engage in monthly client meetings. Service Desk: Handle tickets, diagnose issues, escalate when needed, and contribute to knowledge base development. What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree (or equivilent) in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong knowledge of infrastructure and security management. Experience with Azure, AWS, Intune, Manage Engine (Endpoint Central, Applications Manager) Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Proficiency in managing virtual machines, network devices, and security systems. Ability to handle complex technical issues and provide advanced support. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Salary & Benefits: Salary between 30-35k dependant on experience, plus excellent benefits including: Private Healthcare Package through BUPA Death in Service (4 x salary) Group Income Protection 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays First class reward and recognition initiatives Discounted gym membership
01/04/2026
Full time
Our client are seeking an experienced 3rd Line Service Desk Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for providing advanced technical support and managing the infrastructure and security requirements for customers; handling a variety of complex issues, ensuring system availability, maintaining security standards across various platforms, and providing detailed reporting on all aspects of the Managed Service. Location: Working at Cardiff Head Office Shifts: Shifts run across 24/7 - 365 days. All evening and night shifts are worked from home. What you'll be doing: Microsoft Infrastructure: Maintain and support Entra ID, Azure, VMs, and hosted services. Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials through timely patching and monitoring. Endpoint Management: Oversee MDM/Intune, Apple Business Manager, and Manage Engine. Manage Autopilot deployments and enforce security baselines. Automation: Develop PowerShell scripts to streamline operations and boost efficiency. Backup & Disaster Recovery: Ensure smooth backup operations, conduct regular recovery tests, and manage incident response. Upgrades & Improvements: Proactively monitor and enhance infrastructure, participate in technical projects, and engage in monthly client meetings. Service Desk: Handle tickets, diagnose issues, escalate when needed, and contribute to knowledge base development. What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree (or equivilent) in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong knowledge of infrastructure and security management. Experience with Azure, AWS, Intune, Manage Engine (Endpoint Central, Applications Manager) Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Proficiency in managing virtual machines, network devices, and security systems. Ability to handle complex technical issues and provide advanced support. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Salary & Benefits: Salary between 30-35k dependant on experience, plus excellent benefits including: Private Healthcare Package through BUPA Death in Service (4 x salary) Group Income Protection 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays First class reward and recognition initiatives Discounted gym membership
IT Support Technician - Kings LynnSalary: circa £30,000 Location: Kings Lynn (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent REED Technology are partnering with a Kings Lynn-based organisation to recruit an IT Support Technician who will play a key role in keeping business systems, devices, and infrastructure running smoothly. Someone who is an enthusiastic IT Support professional looking for a varied and hands-on role within a busy technical environment. You'll work closely with the IT Manager as part of a small, friendly team, supporting 40+ users across two sites - and because this is not a call-centre environment , you'll have the opportunity to get truly stuck into meaningful technical work across the full IT landscape. Key Responsibilities A genuinely varied role where no two days are the same - you'll get involved in: Technical Support & Troubleshooting Handling day-to-day user support and deeper troubleshooting across servers, storage, networking, end-user devices, operating systems, cloud services and business applications. Performing installs, patches, upgrades, daily maintenance and routine PC and server health checks. Monitoring systems to minimise downtime. Backups & Data Security Supporting and testing regular backups including AvePoint M365 and Hornet systems, and escalating failures early. Reviewing cyber-security alerts, ensuring device compliance, checking scans, and escalating where needed. Microsoft 365 & Device Management Supporting SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and related services. Managing Intune and MDM tasks such as device enrolment, policy assignments and troubleshooting mobiles/tablets. Additional areas you'll gain exposure to Security tools including Sophos Central, MDR/NDR and firewalls. MFA, penetration testing and phishing-awareness tools. Working on team projects and improvement initiatives. Website provider liaison, disaster recovery planning and process documentation. Delivering user training including cyber-security awareness. Exposure to CCTV systems, telecoms (VoIP, leased lines), and future SQL Server administration (training provided). Key Skills and Experience: Solid generalist IT support experience. A proactive, helpful and customer-focused approach Willingness to learn and develop - training (internal and external) is provided where needed. Confidence supporting a broad range of technologies, and interest in developing across infrastructure, M365 and cyber-security. If you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply using the link provide.
01/04/2026
Full time
IT Support Technician - Kings LynnSalary: circa £30,000 Location: Kings Lynn (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent REED Technology are partnering with a Kings Lynn-based organisation to recruit an IT Support Technician who will play a key role in keeping business systems, devices, and infrastructure running smoothly. Someone who is an enthusiastic IT Support professional looking for a varied and hands-on role within a busy technical environment. You'll work closely with the IT Manager as part of a small, friendly team, supporting 40+ users across two sites - and because this is not a call-centre environment , you'll have the opportunity to get truly stuck into meaningful technical work across the full IT landscape. Key Responsibilities A genuinely varied role where no two days are the same - you'll get involved in: Technical Support & Troubleshooting Handling day-to-day user support and deeper troubleshooting across servers, storage, networking, end-user devices, operating systems, cloud services and business applications. Performing installs, patches, upgrades, daily maintenance and routine PC and server health checks. Monitoring systems to minimise downtime. Backups & Data Security Supporting and testing regular backups including AvePoint M365 and Hornet systems, and escalating failures early. Reviewing cyber-security alerts, ensuring device compliance, checking scans, and escalating where needed. Microsoft 365 & Device Management Supporting SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and related services. Managing Intune and MDM tasks such as device enrolment, policy assignments and troubleshooting mobiles/tablets. Additional areas you'll gain exposure to Security tools including Sophos Central, MDR/NDR and firewalls. MFA, penetration testing and phishing-awareness tools. Working on team projects and improvement initiatives. Website provider liaison, disaster recovery planning and process documentation. Delivering user training including cyber-security awareness. Exposure to CCTV systems, telecoms (VoIP, leased lines), and future SQL Server administration (training provided). Key Skills and Experience: Solid generalist IT support experience. A proactive, helpful and customer-focused approach Willingness to learn and develop - training (internal and external) is provided where needed. Confidence supporting a broad range of technologies, and interest in developing across infrastructure, M365 and cyber-security. If you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply using the link provide.
Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift) SQL, TSQL Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am £65,000 - £73,000 Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge? Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. What you'll be doing: Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment Optimise database and application performance Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures Implement robust database security measures Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases Strong T-SQL programming skills Experience with database replication and Availability Groups Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus): SSAS, SSRS, SSIS Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS AWS or Azure database management If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you. If you have the skills required please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Database Engineer (Night Shift) SQL, TSQL Night Shift Hours - 10pm - 6am £65,000 - £73,000 Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge? Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. What you'll be doing: Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment Optimise database and application performance Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures Implement robust database security measures Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases Strong T-SQL programming skills Experience with database replication and Availability Groups Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus): SSAS, SSRS, SSIS Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS AWS or Azure database management If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you. If you have the skills required please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
This is a newly created role for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading SME firm in the heart of Surrey. This role is paying £60,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). To be considered for this IT Infrastructure Engineer role you will have a solid background with a wide variety of IT systems & hardware vendors, providing remote customer support & maintenance, and design & implementation services. As an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Consultant, your skill set will include: Microsoft Azure cloud VMWare & HyperV virtualisation IBM iSeries & IBM Power Servers Veeam &/or Commvault Network switches, routers & firewalls Data Centre experience Working across the complete infrastructure you will be responsible for designing, configuring, monitoring, automating, storage & disaster recovery systems & hardware, this will also include Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service, and Hosting As A Service. Working on an IT Service Desk in a small team of specialists you will provide remote customer support and remote data centre support to enterprise IBMi, Azure & VMWare environments. In addition to BAU support, you will also be responsible for scheduled OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, DR tests and Data Restore tests. Any further experience with enterprise storage systems such as IBM, PURE, EMC &/or HP; and replication & backup tools such as Commvault, Mimix, Maxava, &/or Q-EDD. Based in Central Surrey (with onsite parking) my client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Please note - there will be 1 week a month of on-call support where there is an additional weekly bonus for being on call + time & half / double pay for carrying out work. This role pays £60,000 and offers the chance to work with an impressive array of enterprise clients using the latest technologies. If you are an experienced infrastructure engineer with solid Microsoft Azure, IBM iSeries, IBM Power Servers, & VMWare skills, and you are looking for a new challenge please send me your CV immediately.
01/04/2026
Full time
This is a newly created role for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading SME firm in the heart of Surrey. This role is paying £60,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). To be considered for this IT Infrastructure Engineer role you will have a solid background with a wide variety of IT systems & hardware vendors, providing remote customer support & maintenance, and design & implementation services. As an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Consultant, your skill set will include: Microsoft Azure cloud VMWare & HyperV virtualisation IBM iSeries & IBM Power Servers Veeam &/or Commvault Network switches, routers & firewalls Data Centre experience Working across the complete infrastructure you will be responsible for designing, configuring, monitoring, automating, storage & disaster recovery systems & hardware, this will also include Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service, and Hosting As A Service. Working on an IT Service Desk in a small team of specialists you will provide remote customer support and remote data centre support to enterprise IBMi, Azure & VMWare environments. In addition to BAU support, you will also be responsible for scheduled OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, DR tests and Data Restore tests. Any further experience with enterprise storage systems such as IBM, PURE, EMC &/or HP; and replication & backup tools such as Commvault, Mimix, Maxava, &/or Q-EDD. Based in Central Surrey (with onsite parking) my client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Please note - there will be 1 week a month of on-call support where there is an additional weekly bonus for being on call + time & half / double pay for carrying out work. This role pays £60,000 and offers the chance to work with an impressive array of enterprise clients using the latest technologies. If you are an experienced infrastructure engineer with solid Microsoft Azure, IBM iSeries, IBM Power Servers, & VMWare skills, and you are looking for a new challenge please send me your CV immediately.
This is a newly created role for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading SME firm in the heart of Surrey. This role is paying £60,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). To be considered for this IT Infrastructure Engineer role you will have a solid background with a wide variety of IT systems & hardware vendors, providing remote customer support & maintenance, and design & implementation services. As an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Consultant, your skill set will include: Microsoft Azure cloud VMWare & HyperV virtualisation IBM iSeries & IBM Power Servers Veeam &/or Commvault Network switches, routers & firewalls Data Centre experience Working across the complete infrastructure you will be responsible for designing, configuring, monitoring, automating, storage & disaster recovery systems & hardware, this will also include Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service, and Hosting As A Service. Working on an IT Service Desk in a small team of specialists you will provide remote customer support and remote data centre support to enterprise IBMi, Azure & VMWare environments. In addition to BAU support, you will also be responsible for scheduled OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, DR tests and Data Restore tests. Any further experience with enterprise storage systems such as IBM, PURE, EMC &/or HP; and replication & backup tools such as Commvault, Mimix, Maxava, &/or Q-EDD. Based in Central Surrey (with onsite parking) my client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Please note - there will be 1 week a month of on-call support where there is an additional weekly bonus for being on call + time & half / double pay for carrying out work. This role pays £60,000 and offers the chance to work with an impressive array of enterprise clients using the latest technologies. If you are an experienced infrastructure engineer with solid Microsoft Azure, IBM iSeries, IBM Power Servers, & VMWare skills, and you are looking for a new challenge please send me your CV immediately.
01/04/2026
Full time
This is a newly created role for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading SME firm in the heart of Surrey. This role is paying £60,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). To be considered for this IT Infrastructure Engineer role you will have a solid background with a wide variety of IT systems & hardware vendors, providing remote customer support & maintenance, and design & implementation services. As an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Consultant, your skill set will include: Microsoft Azure cloud VMWare & HyperV virtualisation IBM iSeries & IBM Power Servers Veeam &/or Commvault Network switches, routers & firewalls Data Centre experience Working across the complete infrastructure you will be responsible for designing, configuring, monitoring, automating, storage & disaster recovery systems & hardware, this will also include Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service, and Hosting As A Service. Working on an IT Service Desk in a small team of specialists you will provide remote customer support and remote data centre support to enterprise IBMi, Azure & VMWare environments. In addition to BAU support, you will also be responsible for scheduled OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, DR tests and Data Restore tests. Any further experience with enterprise storage systems such as IBM, PURE, EMC &/or HP; and replication & backup tools such as Commvault, Mimix, Maxava, &/or Q-EDD. Based in Central Surrey (with onsite parking) my client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Please note - there will be 1 week a month of on-call support where there is an additional weekly bonus for being on call + time & half / double pay for carrying out work. This role pays £60,000 and offers the chance to work with an impressive array of enterprise clients using the latest technologies. If you are an experienced infrastructure engineer with solid Microsoft Azure, IBM iSeries, IBM Power Servers, & VMWare skills, and you are looking for a new challenge please send me your CV immediately.
IT Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid / Multi-site - Competitive Salary + Benefits We're supporting a market-leading organisation seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a complex, global IT environment. Role Overview You'll work closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager to maintain and improve servers, networks, and virtual platforms, while providing 3rd line support across the business. Key Responsibilities Maintain and optimise IT infrastructure performance and security Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure) Support core systems: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, O365 Maintain servers, networks, backups, and disaster recovery Deliver infrastructure projects Provide 3rd Line Support Key Skills Windows Server VMware, Hyper-V, Azure Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune) Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches) PowerShell & SQL Server Backup and SAN technologies Desirable Cisco / FortiGate / WatchGuard, Veeam, ISO27001, security & system monitoring tools About You Strong communicator, organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently or in a team.
01/04/2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid / Multi-site - Competitive Salary + Benefits We're supporting a market-leading organisation seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a complex, global IT environment. Role Overview You'll work closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager to maintain and improve servers, networks, and virtual platforms, while providing 3rd line support across the business. Key Responsibilities Maintain and optimise IT infrastructure performance and security Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure) Support core systems: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, O365 Maintain servers, networks, backups, and disaster recovery Deliver infrastructure projects Provide 3rd Line Support Key Skills Windows Server VMware, Hyper-V, Azure Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune) Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches) PowerShell & SQL Server Backup and SAN technologies Desirable Cisco / FortiGate / WatchGuard, Veeam, ISO27001, security & system monitoring tools About You Strong communicator, organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently or in a team.
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
3 Line IT Support Engineer Salary: £45k + excellent benefits package Hybrid: 2 days from home / 3 days from the Caerphilly. There is a requirement to work on-call as part of a rota (paid). SC Clearance required. We have an exciting opportunity for a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a leading and growing Managed Service Provider and Systems Integrator. This role will support a diverse customer base in both the public and private sectors. We are keen to hear from 3rd Line IT Support Engineers with experience in a Managed Service Provider environment and ideally Modern Workplace / EUC engineering. The role offers excellent scope and future growth opportunities for the right candidate. 3 Line IT Support Engineer experience requirements: Enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Virtualisation technologies (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V). Market leading Backup and recovery solutions. Security Management utilising AntiSpam, Web filtering and various AV Technologies Edge Security management e.g. Configure, manage and monitor firewalls, VPON's and security appliances The role: Delivering outstanding 3rd line technical support as the final escalation point for all EUC-related incidents and service requests whilst working to high standards in the ITIL areas of Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request. Managing and optimising enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Deploying and managing endpoint security solutions, patching, and compliance policies. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers. Working at the technical lead on major incidents, problem management, and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues. Collaborating with project teams on EUC transformation initiatives, including device rollouts, migrations, and modern workplace solutions. Maintaining and updating IT documentation and processes. If this sounds like the role that you are looking for, then please apply attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
01/04/2026
Full time
3 Line IT Support Engineer Salary: £45k + excellent benefits package Hybrid: 2 days from home / 3 days from the Caerphilly. There is a requirement to work on-call as part of a rota (paid). SC Clearance required. We have an exciting opportunity for a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a leading and growing Managed Service Provider and Systems Integrator. This role will support a diverse customer base in both the public and private sectors. We are keen to hear from 3rd Line IT Support Engineers with experience in a Managed Service Provider environment and ideally Modern Workplace / EUC engineering. The role offers excellent scope and future growth opportunities for the right candidate. 3 Line IT Support Engineer experience requirements: Enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Virtualisation technologies (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V). Market leading Backup and recovery solutions. Security Management utilising AntiSpam, Web filtering and various AV Technologies Edge Security management e.g. Configure, manage and monitor firewalls, VPON's and security appliances The role: Delivering outstanding 3rd line technical support as the final escalation point for all EUC-related incidents and service requests whilst working to high standards in the ITIL areas of Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request. Managing and optimising enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Deploying and managing endpoint security solutions, patching, and compliance policies. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers. Working at the technical lead on major incidents, problem management, and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues. Collaborating with project teams on EUC transformation initiatives, including device rollouts, migrations, and modern workplace solutions. Maintaining and updating IT documentation and processes. If this sounds like the role that you are looking for, then please apply attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
Cloud Engineering Manager£70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and holiday allowance, hybrid working +moreEpsom, Surrey, KT17 We're looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team responsible for low-level design, build, and secure operation of a scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Azure cloud environment. This role bridges technical delivery and team leadership-you'll define engineering standards, mentor engineers, contribute to platform roadmaps, and ensure high levels of operational availability across the estate. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role. It's ideal for an experienced Azure Engineer with team leadership experience or Cloud Engineering Manager who wants to remain close to the technology while managing a small team. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the cloud environment, with the autonomy to improve processes, while also contributing to projects and working closely with architects on design. Key Responsibilities; Lead and manage a small cloud engineering team (work allocation, mentoring, performance management) Remain hands-on with Azure across deployment, configuration and maintenance Produce high-quality, Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation Support design and project delivery in collaboration with Solution Architects Manage Azure tenancy administration and optimisation Oversee cloud security, DLP and MFA implementation Support migration of legacy systems to Azure Manage backup strategy, disaster recovery (ASR) and capacity planning Maintain storage lifecycle (Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive) Ensure CMDB accuracy and support Service Desk escalations Maintain monitoring tools, infrastructure diagrams and documentation Work within change control and governance processes in a regulated environment Support legacy infrastructure (on-prem and virtual) where required Produce management information (MI) on performance, cost and usage A Typical Day Planning and prioritising team workloads Running team huddles / check-ins Hands-on engineering and troubleshooting Attending project meetings and working with architects Managing BAU tasks, escalations and ad-hoc issues This is a varied, fast-paced role where adaptability is key. What We're Looking For An experienced, hands-on Azure Engineer Previous management or team leadership experience Strong Low-Level Design (LLD) capability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-this is a collaborative role Experience working in a regulated or process-driven environment A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach Essential Skills & Experience Microsoft Azure administration (networking, firewalls, DR, tenancy) Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and disaster recovery testing Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) Windows Server deployment and administration Cloud security (DLP, MFA) Backup technologies (including Veeam) Strong experience with documentation, governance and change control Certifications (Required) AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator , AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Desirable - AWS exposure, VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps), SQL Server administration
01/04/2026
Full time
Cloud Engineering Manager£70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and holiday allowance, hybrid working +moreEpsom, Surrey, KT17 We're looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team responsible for low-level design, build, and secure operation of a scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Azure cloud environment. This role bridges technical delivery and team leadership-you'll define engineering standards, mentor engineers, contribute to platform roadmaps, and ensure high levels of operational availability across the estate. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role. It's ideal for an experienced Azure Engineer with team leadership experience or Cloud Engineering Manager who wants to remain close to the technology while managing a small team. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the cloud environment, with the autonomy to improve processes, while also contributing to projects and working closely with architects on design. Key Responsibilities; Lead and manage a small cloud engineering team (work allocation, mentoring, performance management) Remain hands-on with Azure across deployment, configuration and maintenance Produce high-quality, Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation Support design and project delivery in collaboration with Solution Architects Manage Azure tenancy administration and optimisation Oversee cloud security, DLP and MFA implementation Support migration of legacy systems to Azure Manage backup strategy, disaster recovery (ASR) and capacity planning Maintain storage lifecycle (Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive) Ensure CMDB accuracy and support Service Desk escalations Maintain monitoring tools, infrastructure diagrams and documentation Work within change control and governance processes in a regulated environment Support legacy infrastructure (on-prem and virtual) where required Produce management information (MI) on performance, cost and usage A Typical Day Planning and prioritising team workloads Running team huddles / check-ins Hands-on engineering and troubleshooting Attending project meetings and working with architects Managing BAU tasks, escalations and ad-hoc issues This is a varied, fast-paced role where adaptability is key. What We're Looking For An experienced, hands-on Azure Engineer Previous management or team leadership experience Strong Low-Level Design (LLD) capability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-this is a collaborative role Experience working in a regulated or process-driven environment A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach Essential Skills & Experience Microsoft Azure administration (networking, firewalls, DR, tenancy) Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and disaster recovery testing Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) Windows Server deployment and administration Cloud security (DLP, MFA) Backup technologies (including Veeam) Strong experience with documentation, governance and change control Certifications (Required) AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator , AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Desirable - AWS exposure, VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps), SQL Server administration
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
01/04/2026
Full time
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
IT Infrastructure Consultant - 40,000/ 45,000 - Scunthorpe (With Client Site Travel) Principal IT are working with an award-winning UK technology provider that delivers a range of business technology solutions including IT support, accounting software, and EPOS systems. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions to businesses, the organisation is continuing to grow and is now looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Consultant to join their Professional Services team. The Role As an IT Infrastructure Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions for customers. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing server and infrastructure environments that are secure, stable, and easy for customers to manage. You will work within established implementation frameworks to deploy Windows Server, virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions, helping organisations adopt new technology with minimal disruption to their operations. Projects typically range from 10-25 days in duration, and you will work closely with customers to ensure successful delivery and a smooth transition into ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Solution Design & Delivery Design and implement server and infrastructure solutions aligned to technical standards and best practices. Deliver deployments across Microsoft Windows Server and core infrastructure platforms. Implement virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions. Deliver multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines. Produce clear and accurate technical documentation for each implementation. Client Engagement Work closely with customers to understand technical and operational requirements. Translate technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions. Provide guidance and training to customer IT teams following implementation. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance Ensure smooth handovers from project delivery into service support teams. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful outcomes. Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and solution stability. Continuous Improvement Provide feedback to improve internal infrastructure standards and delivery frameworks. Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance infrastructure designs. Support mentoring of junior consultants within the team. Key Responsibilities (Day to Day) Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within scope Work with IT Project Managers to plan and manage project delivery Provide clear updates to both customers and internal stakeholders Produce high-quality documentation and handover materials Present technical updates to both technical teams and senior stakeholders Contribute to improving infrastructure solutions and internal processes Experience & Skills Essential 2+ years' experience in infrastructure, server, or technical consultancy roles Experience delivering server and infrastructure implementations Strong organisation and project delivery skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused and solution-driven approach Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server environments Virtualisation platforms Networking infrastructure Backup and disaster recovery solutions Technical troubleshooting and infrastructure support Desirable Certifications Microsoft Windows Server certifications CompTIA A+ or Network+ Benefits Salary of 40,000 - 45,000 35-hour working week 36 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays) Business mileage reimbursed during probation (up to 45p per mile) Company vehicle or car allowance after successful probation Pension scheme Electric car scheme and bike to work scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Ongoing training and development plans Free lunches and regular staff events On-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Consultant looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH
31/03/2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Consultant - 40,000/ 45,000 - Scunthorpe (With Client Site Travel) Principal IT are working with an award-winning UK technology provider that delivers a range of business technology solutions including IT support, accounting software, and EPOS systems. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions to businesses, the organisation is continuing to grow and is now looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Consultant to join their Professional Services team. The Role As an IT Infrastructure Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions for customers. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing server and infrastructure environments that are secure, stable, and easy for customers to manage. You will work within established implementation frameworks to deploy Windows Server, virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions, helping organisations adopt new technology with minimal disruption to their operations. Projects typically range from 10-25 days in duration, and you will work closely with customers to ensure successful delivery and a smooth transition into ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Solution Design & Delivery Design and implement server and infrastructure solutions aligned to technical standards and best practices. Deliver deployments across Microsoft Windows Server and core infrastructure platforms. Implement virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions. Deliver multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines. Produce clear and accurate technical documentation for each implementation. Client Engagement Work closely with customers to understand technical and operational requirements. Translate technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions. Provide guidance and training to customer IT teams following implementation. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance Ensure smooth handovers from project delivery into service support teams. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful outcomes. Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and solution stability. Continuous Improvement Provide feedback to improve internal infrastructure standards and delivery frameworks. Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance infrastructure designs. Support mentoring of junior consultants within the team. Key Responsibilities (Day to Day) Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within scope Work with IT Project Managers to plan and manage project delivery Provide clear updates to both customers and internal stakeholders Produce high-quality documentation and handover materials Present technical updates to both technical teams and senior stakeholders Contribute to improving infrastructure solutions and internal processes Experience & Skills Essential 2+ years' experience in infrastructure, server, or technical consultancy roles Experience delivering server and infrastructure implementations Strong organisation and project delivery skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused and solution-driven approach Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server environments Virtualisation platforms Networking infrastructure Backup and disaster recovery solutions Technical troubleshooting and infrastructure support Desirable Certifications Microsoft Windows Server certifications CompTIA A+ or Network+ Benefits Salary of 40,000 - 45,000 35-hour working week 36 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays) Business mileage reimbursed during probation (up to 45p per mile) Company vehicle or car allowance after successful probation Pension scheme Electric car scheme and bike to work scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Ongoing training and development plans Free lunches and regular staff events On-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Consultant looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH
Belcan is recruiting for an OT Security Engineer on a Permanent basis based from our South West London office. This project is working within the Oil & Gas Industry. You'll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Location: London / hybrid - with ad-hoc visits to Norway and Poland. Job Purpose As an OT Cyber Security Engineer you will be responsible for providing OT cyber security support and oversight for product development groups and industrial control system environments within our client's organisation. This includes defining, managing, and enforcing IACS security controls, processes and procedures. Rely on experience in both information security and automation technologies focusing on industrial controls systems. Additional responsibilities include serving as a member of the IACS Cyber security team, the information and digital services team, working closely with sites, services, technical teams and product groups to ensure that security requirements and support are provided. Job Description Provide secure design, development, and architecture requirements for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments and information and digital systems as they relate to ICS and automation. Provide support to write, review, and maintain documents, policies, and standards governing the cyber security requirements for the ICS environment. Provide secure architecture requirements for lab and development networks. Perform security reviews and assessments of systems, networks, and processes/procedures in ICS environments. Assist with testing, selection and implementation of security technologies in ICS environments. Provide support for projects and initiatives that enables sites to accomplish project goals in a secure manner. Provide support for management and remediation of vulnerabilities identified in ICS environments. Support on the development of cyber security technology implementation strategies for ICS environments with clear understanding of the differences between IT and OT environments. Support the execution of risk-based methodologies for cyber security assessments of ICS systems, including remote sites, onsite, third party, and on vessels. Support on the creation of technical design documentation and to write technical reports for both technical and management consumption and understanding. Follows the established metrics and key performance indicators to monitor the overall health and effectiveness of the ISC cyber security program. Stays informed about the latest cyber threats to the ICS environment including threats towards the organisation. Supports on the development of strategies and plans to mitigate emerging cyber threats. Experience required for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong technical ICS experience : ability to review configurations of ICS, identify best practices for backup and recovery of ICS, and understand industrial protocols. Good general technical knowledge: Applications technologies, networks, protocols, databases, operating systems (Windows/Linux) Understanding of Industrial Networks Experience using ICS software including: Engineering Software Version Management Software HMI Software OPC Software Working knowledge of networking concepts, ability to review network designs, and perform security assessments of network devices (e.g. switches, routers, firewalls). Cybersecurity certifications (e.g.: CISSP) ICS Security Certifications (SANS GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Risk Assessment Specialist) Experience implementing security controls, hardening, and technologies in automation systems and networks. Experience implementing vulnerability and patch management in ICS environments. Working knowledge of IACS Security standards. Willingness to travel to other client sites in Europe (5%). This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
31/03/2026
Full time
Belcan is recruiting for an OT Security Engineer on a Permanent basis based from our South West London office. This project is working within the Oil & Gas Industry. You'll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Location: London / hybrid - with ad-hoc visits to Norway and Poland. Job Purpose As an OT Cyber Security Engineer you will be responsible for providing OT cyber security support and oversight for product development groups and industrial control system environments within our client's organisation. This includes defining, managing, and enforcing IACS security controls, processes and procedures. Rely on experience in both information security and automation technologies focusing on industrial controls systems. Additional responsibilities include serving as a member of the IACS Cyber security team, the information and digital services team, working closely with sites, services, technical teams and product groups to ensure that security requirements and support are provided. Job Description Provide secure design, development, and architecture requirements for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments and information and digital systems as they relate to ICS and automation. Provide support to write, review, and maintain documents, policies, and standards governing the cyber security requirements for the ICS environment. Provide secure architecture requirements for lab and development networks. Perform security reviews and assessments of systems, networks, and processes/procedures in ICS environments. Assist with testing, selection and implementation of security technologies in ICS environments. Provide support for projects and initiatives that enables sites to accomplish project goals in a secure manner. Provide support for management and remediation of vulnerabilities identified in ICS environments. Support on the development of cyber security technology implementation strategies for ICS environments with clear understanding of the differences between IT and OT environments. Support the execution of risk-based methodologies for cyber security assessments of ICS systems, including remote sites, onsite, third party, and on vessels. Support on the creation of technical design documentation and to write technical reports for both technical and management consumption and understanding. Follows the established metrics and key performance indicators to monitor the overall health and effectiveness of the ISC cyber security program. Stays informed about the latest cyber threats to the ICS environment including threats towards the organisation. Supports on the development of strategies and plans to mitigate emerging cyber threats. Experience required for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong technical ICS experience : ability to review configurations of ICS, identify best practices for backup and recovery of ICS, and understand industrial protocols. Good general technical knowledge: Applications technologies, networks, protocols, databases, operating systems (Windows/Linux) Understanding of Industrial Networks Experience using ICS software including: Engineering Software Version Management Software HMI Software OPC Software Working knowledge of networking concepts, ability to review network designs, and perform security assessments of network devices (e.g. switches, routers, firewalls). Cybersecurity certifications (e.g.: CISSP) ICS Security Certifications (SANS GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Risk Assessment Specialist) Experience implementing security controls, hardening, and technologies in automation systems and networks. Experience implementing vulnerability and patch management in ICS environments. Working knowledge of IACS Security standards. Willingness to travel to other client sites in Europe (5%). This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Sheffield
Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: 540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: 540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
31/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We are seeking an experienced NetApp Senior Storage Engineer to join our enterprise infrastructure team on a initial 6 month contract. This is a hands-on technical role focused on the administration, support, and optimisation of NetApp storage environments and modern enterprise backup platforms as well as leading on project based work. We are seeking candidates who have experience at an expert level with: NetApp storage systems including NetApp ONTAP (Clustered ONTAP) Configuration and support of Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs) Management of Snapshots and SnapMirror replication Design and support of enterprise storage solutions Firmware and ONTAP upgrades Storage migrations and data lifecycle management Backup and Disaster Recovery including ideally tools such as Cohesity and / or Rubrik Backing up and restoring enterprise databases Protection of VM-based infrastructure If you are a proactive infrastructure specialist with strong NetApp and enterprise backup expertise, we would love to hear from you. This role will be hybrid based working 1-2 day per week in the office. Day Rate - £465 per day via umbrella company
31/03/2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced NetApp Senior Storage Engineer to join our enterprise infrastructure team on a initial 6 month contract. This is a hands-on technical role focused on the administration, support, and optimisation of NetApp storage environments and modern enterprise backup platforms as well as leading on project based work. We are seeking candidates who have experience at an expert level with: NetApp storage systems including NetApp ONTAP (Clustered ONTAP) Configuration and support of Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs) Management of Snapshots and SnapMirror replication Design and support of enterprise storage solutions Firmware and ONTAP upgrades Storage migrations and data lifecycle management Backup and Disaster Recovery including ideally tools such as Cohesity and / or Rubrik Backing up and restoring enterprise databases Protection of VM-based infrastructure If you are a proactive infrastructure specialist with strong NetApp and enterprise backup expertise, we would love to hear from you. This role will be hybrid based working 1-2 day per week in the office. Day Rate - £465 per day via umbrella company
Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & Networking) On site 40 - 50k + benefits About the Role We're looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives on designing and delivering multiple infrastructure builds. You'll be part of a very technical team, building and deploying network and infrastructure solutions for scientific projects What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering infrastructure builds across multiple environments - on-prem, cloud, and hybrid. Building and managing Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory - GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file systems. Deploying and maintaining Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure - compute, networking, IAM, and storage. Managing and supporting Microsoft 365 - Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, SharePoint, and Azure AD. Installing, configuring, and maintaining VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V virtual environments. Designing and building secure network infrastructures - switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi. Implementing and managing security controls, patching, and endpoint protection. Overseeing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Collaborating with project managers, developers, and clients to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in a multi-project environment. Strong background in infrastructure design, build, and deployment across varied environments. Experience in building multiple environments for each project Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. Solid hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - ideally across compute, networking, and identity management. Confident managing both Windows and Linux operating systems. Skilled in VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation. Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals - VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs. Awareness of security best practice, monitoring, and compliance. Strong documentation skills and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
31/03/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & Networking) On site 40 - 50k + benefits About the Role We're looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives on designing and delivering multiple infrastructure builds. You'll be part of a very technical team, building and deploying network and infrastructure solutions for scientific projects What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering infrastructure builds across multiple environments - on-prem, cloud, and hybrid. Building and managing Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory - GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file systems. Deploying and maintaining Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure - compute, networking, IAM, and storage. Managing and supporting Microsoft 365 - Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, SharePoint, and Azure AD. Installing, configuring, and maintaining VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V virtual environments. Designing and building secure network infrastructures - switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi. Implementing and managing security controls, patching, and endpoint protection. Overseeing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Collaborating with project managers, developers, and clients to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in a multi-project environment. Strong background in infrastructure design, build, and deployment across varied environments. Experience in building multiple environments for each project Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. Solid hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - ideally across compute, networking, and identity management. Confident managing both Windows and Linux operating systems. Skilled in VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation. Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals - VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs. Awareness of security best practice, monitoring, and compliance. Strong documentation skills and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes
31/03/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes
