Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Phoenix Software; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant with extensive experience in enterprise networking, cloud solutions, and project leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing network solutions while providing excellent client support. The role requires relevant certifications, strong technical skills, and the ability to travel to client sites. Competitive benefits and a collaborative culture await you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in enterprise networking and cloud (Azure/AWS).
• Experience with firewalls, SD-WAN, and routing protocols.
• Experience leading major infrastructure or cloud transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Configuration and integration of networking systems.
• Support clients with solution implementation.

Skills

Hands-on networking experience

Project management capabilities

Client-facing consultation skills

Technical presentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Commitment to current networking trends

Education

CCNP certification

Azure Architect certification

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

VMware VCP

Job description

Overview

Phoenix enables digital transformation in the workplace, empowering UK organisations to innovate and transform with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security, and collaboration tools.

We are now very excited to grow that team further by hiring a Senior Technical Consultant to join us in supporting our clients.

What you will be doing

• Network design, implementation, and troubleshooting across enterprise environments
• Routing and switching protocols - Dell, Cisco, HP/Aruba
• Network security technologies - Sophos, Fortigate, Palo Alto
• Wireless networking (802.11 standards, enterprise WLAN design)
• WAN - Cisco Meraki, VMware VeloCloud
• Network monitoring and performance optimization tools
• Network services configuration
• VMware/Hyper-V networking (NSX, VXLAN)
• Cloud networking - Azure, AWS
• Integration of networking with identity systems
• Strong server operating system skills (Windows, Unix)
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability Network Design
• Experience of delivering Storage Area Network solutions
• Experience in delivering hypervisor solutions (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure Local)
• Experience in Backup and replication technologies
• Experience in Leading Network Migrations or Transformations - Data centre moves, cloud transitions, large-scale hardware refreshes

Why you should apply

At Phoenix, our philosophy is simple – we aim to be the UK’s leading IT solution and managed service provider and that means we recognise that it’s our people who are the heart of everything we do.

We do this by providing the encouragement, support and skill development that you need to be the very best you can be at work. We are proud of our culture, so much so that we have developed our Culture Blueprint which you can readhere

What are you looking for?
We are looking for a Senior Technical Consultant with strong experience in enterprise networking, security, and cloud (Azure/AWS). They should be confident with technologies like firewalls, SD-WAN, and routing protocols, and have led major infrastructure or cloud transformation projects.

You will have relevant certifications (e.g. CCNP, Azure Architect), strong client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently. Security clearance eligibility and willingness to travel are essential.

Key Skills & Experience

• Hands-on networking experience
• Project management and technical leadership capabilities
• Client-facing consultation and technical presentation skills
• Network documentation and architecture design
• CCNP/CCIE level Preferred
• VMware VCP
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements
• Interest in pursuing advanced certifications
• Willingness to travel for client sites
• Commitment to staying current with networking trends
• Must have or be willing to get security clearance (NPPV3 and SC)

Practical stuff

Where is the role based? This is a remote position but you will be required to visit clients regularly and also come and see us in our HQ monthly, when possible.

How many interviews? Following a screen with the Recruitment Team you can expect a two-stage interview process.

What are the benefits? You can read about the benefits on offer

Important BPSS Check

As part of our recruitment process due to the nature of the work we do, all employees are required to undertake a check. While some employees require further security clearance, the BPSS check is a must-have requirement and all offers of employment are conditional pending the passing of this check

Have you made it this far?
If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person.

Here’s the thing, though — research suggests that 60% of women and underrepresented people might have already talked themselves out of applying. Even if you don’t check every box above, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team stronger — and the stronger our team, the more successful we will be.