Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their IT systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled individual to ensure the stability and efficiency of core IT services. You'll collaborate with internal teams to deliver reliable solutions while continuously improving existing systems. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and annual leave that increases with service. If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions

Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary

6x death in service

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Microsoft 365 and Windows Server support.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain existing IT systems for core business processes.
• Design and deploy new IT services and enhancements.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Azure

Hyper-V

Problem-solving

Technical Documentation

Networking Principles

Customer-focused Mindset

Communication Skills

Education

MCSA Office 365

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting and evolving our IT systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and cloud infrastructure who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring the stability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our core IT services, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain existing IT systems.
• Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of in-house IT systems supporting core business processes.
• Apply strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues, maximizing the return on IT system investments.
• Design and deploy new IT services, along with enhancements to existing services, software, and operating systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to system configuration, processes, mapping, and service records.
• Assess the performance and efficiency of current systems; develop and implement strategies for improvement and optimization.
• Ensure system compatibility and seamless interoperability across the in-house infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting and deploying Microsoft 365 ( Management, Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive).
• Third-line support experience with Windows Server and Active Directory (2008–2022).
• Knowledge of Azure environment support.
• Experience with hypervisor technologies, specifically Hyper-V.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of MPLS/SD-WAN and networking principles.
• A customer-focused mindset, supporting both internal IT teams and business users.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualifications: MCSA Office 365 (minimum); Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator (desired).

About Innospec

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.

Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 24 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers’ local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:

• Up to 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions
• Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary
• 6x death in service
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4- and 5-years’ service)
• Sharesave scheme