Senior Technical Services Analyst (Maternity Cover) London or Weymouth Based

NEW LOOK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 40% + friends & family

Private pension scheme

Profit related bonus

Healthcare Private Medical Scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Life assurance

Extra holiday

Job summary

NEW LOOK is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst to maintain and evolve our core technology backbone across stores, DCs, cloud platforms, and corporate services.

You will lead 3rd line support, drive major incident resolution, and implement infrastructure changes with a focus on security, resilience, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Strong working knowledge of core enterprise technologies (Azure, Entra ID, Windows Server/Desktop, SQL Server)

Responsibilities

• Lead 3rd line incident handling (P1/P2) and coordinate resolver teams.
• Plan and implement IT infrastructure changes and service improvements.
• Be the subject matter expert for server, storage and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain and document infrastructure standards and technical guidelines.
• Own the day-to-day operation of the Microsoft 365 platform, ensuring availability and performance.
• Manage hybrid cloud/on-premises environment (Azure, AD/Entra ID, DNS, VPN, Citrix, SQL, MFT, backups, monitoring).
• Drive automation via scripting (PowerShell) and tooling (Intune).
• Administer core infrastructure services across physical/virtual environments (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Support lifecycle activities: upgrades, patching, certs, optimization.
• Manage EUC via MECM/Intune, ensure compliance and software deployment.
• Log/triage/resolve incidents within SLAs; perform root-cause analysis; implement preventative actions.
• Support ITIL-aligned incident/problem/change management for stability.
• Collaborate with cyber security and service desk teams for secure operations.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rota.

Skills

Microsoft Certified Windows Server

ITIL Foundation

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Networking basics

Tools

MECM (Config Manager)

Intune

Hyper-V

VMware

Entra ID

Active Directory

Job description

THE ROLE

As a Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst, you will play a key role in maintaining and evolving New Look's core technology infrastructure across stores, distribution centres, cloud platforms and corporate services. You will ensure services remain secure, resilient and scalable, while providing expert 3rd line support, leading major incident resolution, and driving impactful infrastructure changes and service improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You will work closely with the Service Desk, End User Compute and other IT Service teams to provide 3rd line operational support.

• You will take the technical lead on P1 and P2 incidents, co-ordinating technical activity within the required resolver teams.
• You will lead the process of impact assessing and planning IT infrastructure changes and service improvements and will then implement or oversee technical implementation, test and monitor required changes in line with agreed plans.
• You will be considered the subject matter expert on server, storage and cloud infrastructure, being known as the go-to person for complex and technical issues
• Maintaining IT infrastructure support technical documentation & defining the technical standards the rest of the team need to delivery.
• Own and support the day-to-day operation of the Microsoft 365 platform, ensuring availability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments, including Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, Always On VPN, Citrix, SQL Server, Managed File Transfer, backup solutions, patching, and monitoring platforms.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency through scripting and tooling, primarily leveraging PowerShell and Microsoft Intune.
• Administer core infrastructure services spanning physical and virtual environments, including compute, storage, and hypervisors (VMware and Hyper-V).
• Support infrastructure lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patching, certificate management, and platform optimisation.
• Manage and support the end-user computing (EUC) estate via MECM and Intune, ensuring secure provisioning, policy compliance, and software deployment.
• Log, triage, and resolve incidents within agreed SLAs; perform root cause analysis; and implement preventative measures to improve service reliability.
• Support ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes to restore service quickly, reduce repeat issues, and maintain operational stability.
• Work closely with cybersecurity and service desk teams to maintain secure, compliant, and resilient operations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota to support business-critical services.

WHO YOU ARE

• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Strong working knowledge of core enterprise technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Entra ID, Windows Server and desktop operating systems, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, and infrastructure management services
• Experience with enterprise storage and backup solutions (e.g., IBM, Cohesity) and associated data protection strategies.
• Proven ability to manage and support both physical server infrastructure and virtualisation platforms, including Hyper-V and VMware.
• Hands-on experience with Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions and secure file protocols (FTPS/SFTP), including configuration and automation of file transfer workflows.
• Experience with MECM (Config Manager) & Endpoint Manager (Intune)
• Experience with Active Directory Policy (Group Policy) Administration
• Basic Networking skills
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation tools and Powershell.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Enterprise Anti-Virus solutions

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• Private pension scheme
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust