Senior Infrastructure Consultant - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based managed service provider seeks a Senior Infrastructure Consultant / Architect to design and implement IT solutions. This role involves assessing client needs, developing IT architectures, and working in a hybrid environment, promoting career progression toward senior technical positions.

Benefits

Annual bonus linked to performance

Health insurance for family

Training and certification support

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Regular team social events

Employee perks system

Train season ticket loan scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of security, availability, recovery, backup, performance, scalability, monitoring.
• Expertise in VMware, HyperV, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, and Citrix.
• Relevant certifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing infrastructures, gather requirements, and present solutions.
• Develop detailed IT architectures and designs.
• Create implementation plans and manage deployments.
• Engage in 3rd line support as needed.

Skills

IT architecture concepts

Analytical skills

Customer-facing communication

Commercial awareness

Ownership and quality-focused mindset

Proficiency in Visio, Word, Excel

Education

Microsoft, Azure, AWS, or VMware certifications

Job description

A leading UK-based managed service provider is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Consultant / Architect to design, architect, and implement a wide range of IT solutions for its clients. This is a dynamic and rewarding customer-facing role within a small, collaborative team, offering the opportunity to see your solutions come to life while making a meaningful impact.

If you're a skilled infrastructure professional looking for a role where you can shape and deliver cutting-edge IT solutions, apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence!

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of IT infrastructure projects, from on-premise to cloud-based solutions.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in location and hours.
• A clear path for career progression, including routes to Chief Architect or management roles.

Responsibilities:

• IT Consultation: Assess existing IT infrastructures, gather requirements, determine solution options, and present recommendations to senior non-technical audiences.
• IT Architecture and Design: Develop detailed IT architectures, high-level designs (HLD), and low-level designs (LLD) for internal and customer-facing systems.
• Implementation: Create implementation, test, and rollout plans, execute deployments, and ensure smooth handovers.
• 3rd Line Support: Occasionally engage in support tickets during office hours.

Skills / Must Have:

• Solid understanding of IT architecture concepts (security, availability, recovery, backup, performance, scalability, and monitoring).
• Expertise in at least two of the following: Compute & Storage (VMware, HyperV, Azure, AWS), Windows Server (including AD and GPO), Hosted Desktop (Citrix, RDS, Azure Virtual Desktop), or Messaging (Exchange, Exchange Online).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand systems quickly.
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of time and cost constraints.
• Strong ownership and quality-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Visio, Word, and Excel.
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, AWS, or VMware certifications are highly regarded.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus linked to individual and company performance.
• Overtime or TOIL at enhanced rates.
• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office per week).
• Health insurance for you and your family.
• Train season ticket loan scheme.
• Employee perks system.
• Regular team social events.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and certification support.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Salary:

• £80,000 - £110,000 per annum