Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Dains; Park Central; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT team. The role involves deploying and optimizing Office 365, Azure, and ensuring system security. Candidates should have proven infrastructure experience, knowledge of cloud technologies, and exceptional communication skills. Benefits include flexible working, training opportunities, competitive salary, and a generous leave policy. Join a dynamic environment where professional growth is prioritized.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Discounted shopping platform

Greener car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Infrastructure roles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment of Microsoft Office 365 and Azure.
• Collaborate across the business for scalable solutions.
• Ensure high standard of system security.
• Develop migration plans for Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system issues.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Microsoft 365 knowledge

Azure knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Max Pemberton

Description

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join our highly successful IT team.

You will be responsible for the implementation and optimization of Office 365, Entra, Intune, and Cisco Meraki. You will play a critical role in deploying these technologies, ensuring seamless integration across systems.

As Infrastructure Engineer you will report into the Infrastructure Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• You will assist the team in the deployment of Microsoft Office 365, Azure and Meraki network across the Dains Group
• Collaborating with all teams across the business to help implement scalable solutions for the use of Microsoft 365
• Ensuring all system security is too a high standard.
• You will be developing migration plans for systems such as Microsoft 365 and Azure, to ensure the migration between the Dains Group is seamless.
• Carry out root cause analysis to ensure all system performance issues are addressed and acted upon to high standard. This includes implementing processes to overcome any potential inefficiencies
• You will monitor and adhere to all security protocols and best practice.
• Be able to build close relationships with vendors and work closely with selected vendors.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Experience:

• Proven experience in Infrastructure
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Have a strong understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud technologies

Communication Skills:

• Your exceptional presentation and communication skills enable you to convey complex information clearly and engagingly across all levels of the organisation.

Adaptability and Innovative Thinking:

• You can adapt to changing business needs and have a flair for thinking creatively to solve educational challenges.

Join us to advance your expertise in a dynamic environment where growth and learning are prioritised and your ability to lead and collaborate is valued and nurtured.

Job Benefits

At Dains, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a comprehensive suite of training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expand your career possibilities. Our leaders utilise a coaching style and provide on-the-job training.

You will have access to continuing professional development courses and will be sponsored to undertake a coaching training course if you are not already a trained coach. We support every team member in achieving their full potential. Our development programmes are tailored to nurture your unique talents and ambitions, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your professional goals.

We offer a highly competitive salary, and our generous benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!