At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of IT infrastructure, optimising cloud, security, and end-user platforms.
- Company: Established organisation in Leicester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment offering genuine ownership and variety in your work.
- Why this job: Lead impactful projects and enhance your technical skills in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Strong M365 and Azure experience, with a solid grounding in security.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A well-established organisation in Leicester is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of their IT infrastructure and help drive a programme of improvement across cloud, security, and end-user platforms. This is a genuine hands-on technical role with real scope. You'll be the go-to person for everything from M365 architecture and Azure to endpoint management, networking, and cybersecurity; working closely with senior stakeholders and taking the lead on infrastructure decisions.
What you'll be doing:
- Administering and optimising a Microsoft 365 environment (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Managing Azure infrastructure including VMs, VNETs, and landing zones
- Leading on identity and access management via Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Passwordless
- Endpoint management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android using Intune and Autopilot
- Owning the security posture; vulnerability management, patch management, Defender, Purview, and liaison with an external SOC
- Supporting and maintaining LAN/WAN, Meraki networking, Cisco VPN, and backup/DR processes
- Keeping the organisation aligned to Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, and ISO27001
- Producing documentation, runbooks, and contributing to process automation
What we're looking for:
- Strong, hands-on M365 and Azure experience
- Solid grounding in security; endpoint, identity, and compliance
- Familiarity with tools including Mimecast, Nessus/Tenable, Alert Logic, Microsoft Sentinel
- Good networking knowledge (Meraki experience useful)
- Experience in an MSP or multi-tenant environment is a plus
- PowerShell scripting ability is desirable
- Clear communicator who can manage stakeholders as confidently as they can manage a firewall
If you're a technically strong infrastructure engineer who wants a role with genuine ownership and variety, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Leicester employer: Asset Resourcing Limited
Join a well-established organisation in Leicester that values innovation and employee development. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy a balanced work-life environment while taking on a pivotal role in enhancing IT infrastructure. The company fosters a collaborative culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and the chance to lead impactful projects in cloud, security, and networking.
