Infrastructure Specialist

Cambridge Full-Time 48000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

About the RoleIf you\’re the kind of engineer who thrives on shaping modern, secure infrastructure from the ground up, this one\’s for you. You\’ll be joining a small, forward‐thinking tech team embarking on a full‐scale redesign of their network and infrastructure. This presents a clean slate to build something robust, scalable, and cloud‐ready.

This is a hands‐on position where your work will be recognised and valued. You\’ll be encouraged to progress, continue your learning and will be given the opportunity to increase your skillset massively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver infrastructure upgrade and modernisation projects

Maintain and develop secure, high‐performance systems across Azure and on‐prem environments

Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Exchange Online and SharePoint Online

Oversee virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper‐V)

Take ownership of networking (Cisco) and firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto)

Drive improvements in automation, monitoring, and security posture

Collaborate with internal dev teams to support cloud‐hosted solutions

The SetupWorking alongside a highly experienced Head of IT, you\’ll take the lead on delivering new infrastructure projects across servers, networking, and cloud. The environment is a blend of on‐prem and Azure, with virtualisation, automation, and security at the heart of every decision.

You\’ll have the freedom to introduce new tools, refine processes, and drive technical standards, while still keeping your hands on the kit. There are a couple of IT Technicians doing the day to day user support – although there will be some user support required on occasions, this role is more focussed on the servers, networking and more complex project work.

Skills & Experience Required

Solid background in a 3rd Line/IT Infrastructure role

Strong understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, and O365

Skilled with Azure and/or AWS cloud infrastructure

Strong virtualisation experience (VMware, Hyper‐V)

Confident in managing switches, firewalls, and secure networking

Excellent communicator with a proactive, solution‐driven mindset

Happy working onsite in the office 5 days a week

BenefitsBenefits include 35 hour weeks, regular pay reviews, yearly cost of living increases, budget for certifications as well as many more!

More for information and a full job description, please contact Andy Clarke at The One Group.

Seniority level : Mid‐Senior level

Employment type : Full‐time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : Non‐profit Organizations, Higher Education, and Information Services

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Infrastructure Specialist employer: The ONE Group Ltd

Join a dynamic and innovative software house in Cambridge, where you will not only design and optimise cutting-edge IT infrastructure but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth. With benefits like hybrid working, a generous bonus scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning through 'Lunch and Learn' sessions, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.