Senior Infrastructure Consultant - Consultancy

A leading UK-based managed service provider is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Consultant / Architect to design, architect, and implement a wide range of IT solutions for its clients. This is a dynamic and rewarding customer-facing role within a small, collaborative team, offering the opportunity to see your solutions come to life while making a meaningful impact. If you\’re a skilled infrastructure professional looking for a role where you can shape and deliver cutting-edge IT solutions, apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence! What\’s in it for you? Opportunity to work on a diverse range of IT infrastructure projects, from on-premise to cloud-based solutions. Hybrid work environment with flexibility in location and hours. A clear path for career progression, including routes to Chief Architect or management roles. Responsibilities: IT Consultation: Assess existing IT infrastructures, gather requirements, determine solution options, and present recommendations to senior non-technical audiences. IT Architecture and Design: Develop detailed IT architectures, high-level designs (HLD), and low-level designs (LLD) for internal and customer-facing systems. Implementation: Create implementation, test, and rollout plans, execute deployments, and ensure smooth handovers. 3rd Line Support: Occasionally engage in support tickets during office hours. Skills / Must Have: Solid understanding of IT architecture concepts (security, availability, recovery, backup, performance, scalability, and monitoring). Expertise in at least two of the following: Compute & Storage (VMware, HyperV, Azure, AWS), Windows Server (including AD and GPO), Hosted Desktop (Citrix, RDS, Azure Virtual Desktop), or Messaging (Exchange, Exchange Online). Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand systems quickly. Excellent customer-facing communication skills. Commercial awareness, including an understanding of time and cost constraints. Strong ownership and quality-focused mindset. Proficiency in Visio, Word, and Excel. Relevant Microsoft, Azure, AWS, or VMware certifications are highly regarded. Benefits: Annual bonus linked to individual and company performance. Overtime or TOIL at enhanced rates. Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office per week). Health insurance for you and your family. Train season ticket loan scheme. Employee perks system. Regular team social events. Pension scheme. Training and certification support. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Cycle to Work Scheme. Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 per annum#J-18808-Ljbffr