Senior Infrastructure Engineer – M365 - MID06959

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local government body is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their Digital Services Team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft server technologies, experience in managing complex projects, and a degree in a related field. This permanent role offers a salary starting from £43,468.03 per annum based on a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Computer Studies or relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a leading role within a team of IT professionals is essential.
• Demonstrable high level knowledge of Windows server technologies.

Responsibilities

• Developing and administering SharePoint rollout across the Council.
• Managing complex projects within the Digital Services Team.
• Keeping up to date with advances in information technology.

Skills

High level knowledge of Microsoft server technologies

Experience of managing complex projects

Skills to manage risks in a computer environment

Experience with data and voice technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Studies or relevant subject

Tools

Windows server technologies

VOIP system

Citrix

Job description

Job Vacancy

We are looking to recruit an experienced SharePoint Administrator to take on an important new role in the Digital Services Team. You will also be involved with our wider M365 deployment. Working with a small team in a busy environment, developing, and administering our SharePoint rollout across the Council.

Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Check.

KNOWLEDGE

Jobholders will be educated to degree level in Computer Studies, or a similar relevant subject, or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience.

Experience of working in a leading role within a team of IT professionals is essential, as is a demonstrable high level knowledge and substantial practical experience of Windows server technologies and a range of other infrastructure technologies such as VOIP, Citrix or security technologies.

Jobholder must hold a degree in a computing related discipline or evidence of equivalent competency and be able to demonstrate experience and skills in the implementation and management of technology and change including specifically:

• High level knowledge and substantial practical experience in either Microsoft server technologies, desk top technologies or data and voice technologies.
• Experience of a range of infrastructure technologies.
• Experience of managing complex projects.
• Skills and awareness to understand and manage risks in a computer environment.
• Supervision of individuals and teams.

In addition, experience of working in the operations area of Digital Services, with evidence of a high level of competency in implementation and support of infrastructure technologies.

Experience of operating a multi-vendor environment is preferred. Some experience of developing technical staff is desirable.

The jobholder is expected to keep up to date with advances in information technology and changes in practice with a view to assessing the appropriateness of developments to the Authority.

Desirable

ITIL Foundation Qualification

Prince2 Foundation qualification

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 24th August 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 1st September 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - M365

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £43,468.03 per annum.

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by the council.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way disclosure certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.