Infrastructure Engineer

Osborne Clarke; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is looking for a Platforms & Networks Operations Engineer to support their global IT services. The role involves providing 3rd line support for network infrastructure, managing operational platforms, and working closely with IT teams to ensure seamless service delivery. Candidates must have experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and networking principles. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT services or operations.
• Good knowledge of cloud and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with incident and problem management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line support of network infrastructure and systems.
• Support and manage operational platforms and services.
• Assist with escalations from the out-of-hours support team.

Skills

Cloud and virtualization technologies

Networking principles

Windows Server architecture

Microsoft 365

Azure platform

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Solarwinds

Microsoft SQL Server

ESXi / VMware

Job description

Overview

Role profile

Our IT Services team have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Platforms & Networks Operations Engineer. The successful candidate will provide 3rd line level support of Osborne Clarke's global Data and Voice Network Infrastructure, Platforms, Servers and Systems, whilst playing key roles in migrations and deployments enabling OC to sustain a well-established cloud-first approach.

This is a permanent position based out of our Bristol office, combined with some home working.

What you'll do

You will provide a comprehensive level of support to the global business for Osborne Clarke's physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure, connectivity including wired and wireless networks, and key services such as e-mail, telephony and SaaS, PaaS & IaaS platforms.

Key duties will also include:

• Provide professional support to Osborne Clarke so that our clients receive consistently excellent services. Understand and adopt the principles of acting as a professional service provider.
• Support and follow Incident, Request, Change and Problem Management procedures alongside other IT Services teams, aligned with the ITIL framework.
• Supporting, operating and managing the delivery of the operational platforms, hardware, operating systems and core technologies, including provision, documentation, maintenance etc.
• Assist with specific escalations from the out-of-hours support team, where IT operations expertise is required, following an on-call rota in the team.
• Maintaining and developing the integrity and security of all components comprising various client’s network and operational platforms, including all data.
• Working in collaboration with suppliers and other IT services teams to ensure the smooth delivery of such products to the firm.
• Contribute to testing processes and support infrastructure for internally or externally developed applications/implementations.
• Awareness of advances in technology, new software applications and new hardware in order to serve as an advisor to other employees.

You will be

We are looking for someone who is used to working in a demanding Operations team with a high level of personal responsibility. We'll expect you to have good knowledge of cloud and virtualisation technologies, networking principles and Windows Server architecture and services. Alongside this, a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and the Azure platform will also be needed. Further technical requirements can be found below:

Technical requirements

• ITIL or IT Service Management experience
• Azure framework, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and security products
• PowerShell, Terraform, General Scripting, Applying AI
• Azure networking, Express Route, Load Balancers
• Zscaler ZPA and ZIA, Client Connector, Zero Trust Security
• Managing suppliers in WAN/LAN & Internet communications, VPN Management
• Experience of Switch & WiFi deployment. Extreme Networks & XIQ Cloud is beneficial
• Working knowledge of networking standards, hardware, protocols
• Physical Infrastructure: Network/Server Hardware, Cabling, Datacentres
• Network monitoring and management systems, Solarwinds HCO with NPM
• Microsoft Exchange Online with Exchange 2019 hybrid on-prem.
• Microsoft Entra ID and Office 365 with M365 E5 licensing
• Unified Communications ideally Microsoft Teams with telephony partners
• Security Solutions such as Checkpoint and Azure-based firewalls
• Server and PC operating systems, including Windows 2016/2019/2022 Server, basic Linux
• Patch management with Azure Update Management Center, Solarwinds App Insight monitoring
• Microsoft SQL Server deployment, licensing and Azure SQL management
• ESXi / VMware 8 and later with vSphere experience is beneficial

More generally

• Able to create and maintain records with high attention to detail
• Will be proficient in cloud, hardware and software products and deliver accurate documentation, reports and processes as needed
• Will have the ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects with tight deadlines and perform accurately under such time pressures and constraints
• Will require the skills of a detail oriented, well-organised, self-motivated, problem solver who can also work independently
• Will be able to work collaboratively as part of a wider team with the best interests of the team and your customers being paramount
• Will exceed expectations set as part of a performance managed environment

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.

Our recruitment process

Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.

We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.

About Us

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it’s fundamental to our success.

At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality.

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