IT Infrastructure Consultant

Data Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking an IT Infrastructure Consultant for a 12-month fixed term contract based in Birmingham, with a hybrid working model. This role involves leading SharePoint and server migrations, SQL database administration, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Windows Server and cloud technologies, and strong stakeholder management skills are essential. Competitive salary between £54,000 and £64,000 with excellent benefits, including pension contributions.

Benefits

10% employer pension contributions

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, cloud migrations, and SQL.
• Ability to lead projects during Go Live periods.
• Understanding of ITIL concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead SharePoint migration from on-premise to cloud.
• Manage server and infrastructure migrations to cloud platforms.
• Provide SQL database administration and optimization.

Skills

SharePoint migration

Server migrations

SQL experience

Windows Server

Cloud migrations (Azure or similar)

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

IT Infrastructure Consultant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Location: Home / Birmingham (Hybrid).

Salary: 54000 - 64000 (excellent benefits including 10% employer pension contributions)

Skills: SharePoint migration (on prem to Online); Server migrations (on prem to Cloud); strong SQL experience

This role is for a public sector organisation undergoing IT transformation. It combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic improvements and supplier management to ensure IT services meet current and future organisational needs.

This is an initial 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role.

It is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work onsite in Birmingham city centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SharePoint migration from on-premise to cloud / SharePoint Online.
• Manage server and infrastructure migrations to cloud platforms.
• Support office relocation projects including network servers and switch rollouts.
• Provide SQL database administration and optimisation ensuring secure and reliable operations.
• Review, develop and implement IT policies, standards and architectural principles.
• Manage supplier relationships, review bids and ensure technology investments deliver value.

Candidate Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, networks, cloud migrations (Azure or similar) and SQL.
• Proven ability to lead projects during Go Live periods.
• Strong stakeholder management and consultancy skills, able to communicate technical solutions to senior leaders and vendors.
• Understanding of ITIL concepts and enterprise IT operations.

Contract Details

Contract type: Fixed Term (12 months) with possibility of extension or conversion.

Experience: Relevant years not specified.

Vacancy: 1