Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Leeds
Hybrid


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedSenior Infrastructure Engineerto join my clients IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimising ourAzure cloud infrastructure, leading the migration from on-premises systems to Azure, and setting up and maintainingSQL databasesand servers. The role will also involve managing aVMwareenvironment and ensuring system performance, security, and scalability across our hybrid infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Cloud Management & Migration:

Lead the migration of on-premises systems toMicrosoft Azure, ensuring minimal disruption and downtime. Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure services, includingvirtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, andAzure Active Directory. ImplementAzure Backup, Site Recovery, and other disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data and ensure business continuity. Optimise cloud infrastructure to ensure cost-efficiency and scalability.

SQL Server Setup & Management:

Install, configure, and manageSQL databasesand servers within bothon-premisesandAzureenvironments. Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. OptimiseSQL Serverperformance, including indexing, query optimisation, and troubleshooting. Implement and manageSQL AlwaysOn Availability Groupsfor high availability.

VMware Environment Management:

Maintain, update, and support theVMware vSphereenvironment, ensuring high availability and performance of virtual machines. Troubleshoot and manageVMware ESXihosts andvCenter, ensuring effective virtualisation management. Integrate VMware workloads with Azure and supporthybrid cloudinfrastructure as needed.

Security & Compliance:

Ensure the security and compliance of the Azure cloud infrastructure, databases, and on-premises environments in line with best practices and organisational policies. Implementfirewalls, VPNs, and other security mechanisms to protect data and systems.

Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC):

Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such asTerraform,ARM templates, orPowerShell. Continuously improve deployment processes, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency.

Collaboration & Documentation:

Collaborate with other IT teams, including developers, network administrators, and security specialists, to support system integrations and ensure seamless operations. Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure design, configurations, and processes for both on-premises and cloud environments.

Requirements:

5+ yearsof experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus onMicrosoft Azure,VMware, andSQL Server. Proven track record of migrating on-premises infrastructure toMicrosoft Azure. Strong experience withSQL Server installation, configuration, and performance tuningin both on-premises and cloud environments. Extensive experience in managingVMware vSphere, ESXi, andvCenterfor virtualisation. Proficiency in automation and scripting usingPowerShell,Terraform, or other automation tools. Strong knowledge ofnetworkingconcepts (IP addressing, DNS, VPNs) and security best practices.Certification in Microsoft Azure(e.g.,Azure Administrator,Azure Solutions Architect) and/orVMware(e.g.,VCP) preferred.

Relevant Certifications (any are a plus):

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate SQL Server Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate)

If this role sounds like you, please apply below to be considered today!