Overview
In this hands-on, senior role, you will share ownership of the core infrastructure, spanning Azure workloads, VMware, and Microsoft 365. You will design, deploy and support cloud and on‑prem environments while driving security, governance and migrations. You’ll work closely with cyber security and a small expert team to evolve the platform, including in-house AI and automation workloads. The role offers autonomy, a visible impact on platform evolution, and opportunities across global infrastructure projects.
Pay / Benefits
- company bonus scheme
- hybrid working
- development and progression opportunities
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy and support Azure infrastructure (VMs, storage, networks, RBAC, Key Vault, monitoring, backup, governance)
- Build secure, scalable Azure environments for AI applications
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune and Conditional Access with governance
- Maintain VMware estate, Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy
- Oversee daily management of deployment, security, compliance and migration across MS environments
- Manage enterprise storage (SAN/NAS), backup and disaster recovery, including renewals
- Automate IT processes with PowerShell and Power Platform / Power Automate
- Provide third-line escalation for service desk and troubleshoot complex issues
- Contribute to global infrastructure projects including acquisitions and integrations
Key requirements
- Extensive enterprise IT infrastructure experience with several years in a senior technical role
- Strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience from design to operations
- Solid knowledge of Entra ID and Microsoft 365
- Hands-on VMware (or Hyper-V) virtualization experience
- Good networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, routing, firewalls, VPNs, LAN/WAN, Azure networking)
- Understanding of cloud and infrastructure security principles (identity, least privilege)
- Proactive, self-starting, ownership-driven approach
- Comfort as a third-line escalation point and ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders
- clear communication
- proactiveness
- ownership and accountability
- Microsoft Azure (design, deployment, operation)
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft 365
Infrastructure Specialist in Altrincham employer: Lorien Resourcing
Join a dynamic and innovative technology business in Glasgow or Edinburgh, where you'll not only lead the delivery of complex data-driven solutions but also play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing your colleagues. With a hybrid working model and a strong focus on career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to shape best practices in a supportive environment that values technical expertise and leadership. Enjoy the unique advantage of working within the financial services sector, tackling enterprise-scale projects that make a real impact.
