IT Infrastructure & Operations Engineer (MS 365, Networking)

TXP; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent services provider in England is seeking an IT Infrastructure & Operations Engineer to enhance IT infrastructure and ensure operational excellence. Responsibilities include administering Microsoft 365, managing core network services, and supporting governance protocols. Candidates must have advanced Microsoft 365 expertise, strong networking skills, and the right to work in the UK. This full-time role offers a salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, with hybrid working options and various benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft 365 products.
• Strong understanding of networking principles.
• Experience with endpoint management and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and Entra ID.
• Support infrastructure standardisation and performance optimisation.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, and core network services.
• Lead governance and data migration for SharePoint and Teams.

Skills

Microsoft 365 expertise

Networking knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Job description

Role: IT Infrastructure & Operations Engineer

Job Type: Permanent Full time

60,000 - 65,000 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Company pension, Employee discounts, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking, Sick pay)

Location: Hereford with hybrid working options available

Our leading services client requires an accomplished IT Infrastructure & Operations Engineer on a full time basis to support a newly merged organisation by delivering robust IT infrastructure and operational excellence across Cloud services, business applications, and core networking systems.

The succesfull canddiate will lead the management of a new Microsoft 365 tenant, ensure system availability, performance, drive compliance and security. This role involves hands‑on support, collaboration with external partners, and the implementation of governance and security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and Entra ID environments.
• Support infrastructure standardisation and performance optimisation.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, and core network services.
• Lead SharePoint and Teams governance and data migration.
• Enhance endpoint security and oversee backup and disaster recovery.
• Provide end‑user support and training, ensuring ITIL‑aligned service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced Microsoft 365 expertise (Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint, Teams).
• Strong networking knowledge (Wi‑Fi, VPN, LAN/WAN).
• Experience with endpoint management and cloud security tools.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Microsoft certifications preferred; Cisco Meraki experience desirable.

Must have:

• The right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Be able to gain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance
• Be able to gain SC (Security Check) clearance as standard along with any specific security clearances that may be required

If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration.

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