IT Infrastructure Analyst

Speedy Hire Plc; Newton le Willows; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Infrastructure Analyst, where your expertise in VMware and Citrix will be vital in maintaining and supporting infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with new technologies and define IT standards, all while enjoying a flexible hybrid working arrangement that promotes work/life balance. You will be part of a team that values your contributions and provides a clear career progression path. If you are passionate about technology and looking for a role that allows you to thrive, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Job Sharing

Career Progression Path

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting VMware and Citrix environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support infrastructure issues proactively.
• Support integration of new technologies and define standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

VMware Support

Citrix XenApp Support

Networking Knowledge

Microsoft Server Technologies

ITIL Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Job description

IT Infrastructure Analyst - Haydock

Location: Haydock | Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:30 | Salary: Flexible hours available, including job shares/amended hours

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services for every job.

We are excited to announce a new role within our IT Infrastructure Operations Team. As an Infrastructure Analyst, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting infrastructure issues proactively, supporting the integration of new technologies, and defining standards and policies in collaboration with the IT team.

What you'll need:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Experience supporting VMware environments 5.x/6.x, including build, deployment, and migration
• Experience supporting Citrix XenApp 6.x/7.x, including build, deployment, and migration
• Understanding of core networking, storage technologies, and security best practices
• Experience with Microsoft Server technologies
• Ability to assess impact and urgency of issues, prioritize accordingly
• Ability to manage workloads independently and report progress regularly
• Knowledge of ITIL and industry best practices
• Ability to document procedures for team support

Desirable skills (not essential):

• Citrix XenDesktop
• Microsoft Exchange
• Experience with virtualization, backup, monitoring, WiFi, or security technologies

Speedy values work/life balance and offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job sharing. We also provide a clear career progression path within the company.

Note: Speedy reserves the right to close applications early if sufficient applications are received. Some roles may require DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance checks. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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