I nfrastructure Officer (Data Centre) - Ref: RT06125 G7: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum. This is a unique opportunity to apply for this exciting and important role, supporting the design and development of all Data Centre infrastructure management systems within Walsall Council. You should have knowledge in such technology areas as Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Exchange & O365 are preferred as well as wider experience in Microsoft Windows server platforms, including backup & recovery. To be considered you will be qualified by experience within an DaTS Data Centre infrastructure environment and have attained or possess equivalent professional experience to Microsoft Certified system engineer and ITIL foundation certificate standard. You will design, plan, manage and facilitate the installation, integration, testing and maintenance of DaTS Data Centre infrastructure management systems ensuring all quality, asset management and configuration management processes are followed. An important aspect of this role is the ability to liaise with managers, service delivery teams and the service desk to ensure that all changes are communicated and understood by colleagues and staff. There is currently a requirement to work from home however, there is also a requirement for frequent site visits therefore, suitable facilities for working from home are necessary for this role. You should have access to personal broadband that is appropriate to enable you to work from home and you should also have a suitable work area. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: [a name="_Hlk216776401"]When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice. Closing Date: 27th March 2026.