Infrastructure Operations Lead - £71,000 plus up to 20% bonus
Infrastructure Operations Lead - £71,000 plus up to 20% bonus
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****Up to £71,000 plus up to 20% bonus - Hybrid 1 or 2 days in Kent office, rest remote****
A leading financial services firm based in Kent is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Lead to oversee the delivery and maintenance of critical IT infrastructure, both on-premises and in cloud environments.
You will be experienced with Windows Server, VMWare, Azure and 3rd line support issues.
The successful candidate will manage an off-shore team of Infrastructure Engineers, ensuring operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across all systems and services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a remote/off-shore team of Infrastructure Engineers.
* Oversee infrastructure operations across Windows Server platforms, VMware, and Azure environments.
* Drive root cause analysis and resolution of 3rd-line infrastructure incidents.
* Maintain, optimise, and innovate infrastructure services to align with business goals.
* Support hybrid Exchange (2016/2019) and Office 365 environments.
* Manage cloud-based infrastructure and services, particularly in Microsoft Azure.
* Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell.
* Ensure infrastructure security, working with tools like Crowdstrike and Rapid7.
* Oversee storage and backup solutions using Dell, NetApp, SAN/NAS, and HCI (e.g., VxRail/VSAN).
* Administer core Microsoft services including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and file/print services.
* Support web technologies (IIS, .NET, microservices) and clustering/load balancing solutions.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience leading/managing off-shore technical teams.
* Deep knowledge of Windows Server platforms and VMware technologies.
* Strong 3rd-line technical background across Microsoft, Dell, and Citrix infrastructure.
* Experience with Exchange Hybrid setups and Office 365 administration.
* Expertise in Azure infrastructure management and PowerShell scripting.
* Understanding of infrastructure security best practices and tools (e.g., Rapid7, Crowdstrike).
* Familiarity with Dell/NetApp hardware, SAN/NAS, and hyperconverged systems.
* Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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