Global Infrastructure Engineer – Hybrid Cloud – Leeds – England
About This Opportunity
Gleeds is a global construction management and consultancy established in 1875, widely recognised for its commitment to innovation, quality and a professional approach to meeting the needs of our clients. Gleeds has a reputation for offering world‑class performance across a diverse range of services and sectors. Our IT environment spans both on‑premises and a growing use of Microsoft cloud technologies, underpinning our global operations and future growth.
We have a vacancy due to expansion and restructuring of our business for an experienced infrastructure system administrator to join our existing global IT team. The role reports to the Group Infrastructure Director and works as part of the 3rd line team which currently supports approximately 3,000 internal users.
Role Overview
The Global Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, optimising, and securing the organisation’s Microsoft‑based IT infrastructure. This encompasses both on‑premises and cloud environments, supporting business‑critical functions across our global offices. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems, while supporting digital transformation initiatives. The role will support the design, optimisation, and governance of Gleeds’ hybrid Microsoft infrastructure, acting as a key technical authority across global operations, and serve as a technical SME for Microsoft‑related security controls, contributing directly to ISO27001 compliance, internal/external audits, and client security assurance. The engineer will also contribute to cloud architecture strategy by designing and implementing scalable solutions in Azure, supporting Gleeds’ cloud‑first roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
* Gleeds is a primary Microsoft house
* Administer, monitor, and support Microsoft‑based systems, including AD/Entra ID, Exchange, Azure, and Microsoft 365, across on‑premises and cloud platforms.
* Implement and maintain security protocols, backup strategies, and disaster‑recovery plans to safeguard business data and continuity.
* Monitor performance of LAN/WAN platforms.
* Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders worldwide to plan and deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, providing expert technical support and guidance to regional IT teams.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to information security and data protection.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and changes.
* Contribute to the development and enforcement of IT policies and best practices across the organisation.
* Comply with client‑facing business security questionnaire and work within our ISO27001 policies and procedures.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to regional IT teams, acting as the global escalation point for complex Microsoft infrastructure challenges.
* Own and deliver global infrastructure projects, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to meet scope, timelines, and quality targets.
Experience, Knowledge & Key Skills
* Proven experience as a systems administrator in large, multi‑site organisations operating within a Microsoft environment.
* Experience and knowledge of past on‑prem AD to Entra migration.
* Good knowledge of ISO27001 and support information‑security landscapes.
* Expertise in managing Microsoft on‑premises and cloud technologies (Active Directory, Exchange, Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server).
* Experience with Microsoft Intune policies and application packaging and deployment.
* Experience creating and administering group policies.
* Strong understanding of networking, security, and virtualisation technologies.
* Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, etc.) highly desirable.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced, global context.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organisation.
* Dynamic and inclusive working environment.
If you are a proactive infrastructure engineer with a passion for supporting global operations and driving digital excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team.
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
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