The Opportunity
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12-month fixed-term contract (likely to extend)
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Key role in a 4-person infra team, reporting to the Infra Lead
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Mix of BAU and project work: Azure VDI rollout, data centre migration, site moves
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Flexible hybrid working: 4 days on-site (London preferred), 1 WFH — travel expensed when needed
What You’ll Be Doing
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Deploying and managing Azure cloud infrastructure
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Rolling out Azure VDI (replacing RDS)
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Supporting data centre upgrades and office relocations
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Leading escalations from service desk on critical systems
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Integrating infrastructure post-acquisition (100 new heads)
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Documenting infra setups and driving operational improvements
Tech Stack
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Azure / Microsoft 365 / Windows Server / VMware / Hyper-V
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Networking – VLAN, VPN, Cisco firewalls, switches
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Veeam for backups / Active Directory / DNS, DHCP, GPO
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Azure Security, Compliance, Identity
What They’re Looking For
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8–10 years’ infrastructure experience
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Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, and VDI
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Confident with server builds, migrations, and network config
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Certs like Azure Admin, Security+, Networking+ desirable
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Background in financial services is a bonus (not essential)
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer |12-Month FTC £55,000 | Birmingham/Sheffield | Hybrid
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Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer in Birmingham employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
