Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Leeds
Hybrid
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
to join my clients IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimising our
Azure cloud infrastructure , leading the migration from on-premises systems to Azure, and setting up and maintaining
SQL databases
and servers. The role will also involve managing a
VMware
environment and ensuring system performance, security, and scalability across our hybrid infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Azure Cloud Management & Migration: Lead the migration of on-premises systems to
Microsoft Azure , ensuring minimal disruption and downtime. Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure services, including
virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks , and
Azure Active Directory . Implement
Azure Backup, Site Recovery , and other disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data and ensure business continuity. Optimise cloud infrastructure to ensure cost-efficiency and scalability.
SQL Server Setup & Management: Install, configure, and manage
SQL databases
and servers within both
on-premises
and
Azure
environments. Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. Optimise
SQL Server
performance, including indexing, query optimisation, and troubleshooting. Implement and manage
SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups
for high availability. VMware Environment Management: Maintain, update, and support the
VMware vSphere
environment, ensuring high availability and performance of virtual machines. Troubleshoot and manage
VMware ESXi
hosts and
vCenter , ensuring effective virtualisation management. Integrate VMware workloads with Azure and support
hybrid cloud
infrastructure as needed. Security & Compliance: Ensure the security and compliance of the Azure cloud infrastructure, databases, and on-premises environments in line with best practices and organisational policies. Implement
firewalls, VPNs , and other security mechanisms to protect data and systems. Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as
Terraform ,
ARM templates , or
PowerShell . Continuously improve deployment processes, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency. Collaboration & Documentation: Collaborate with other IT teams, including developers, network administrators, and security specialists, to support system integrations and ensure seamless operations. Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure design, configurations, and processes for both on-premises and cloud environments. Requirements: 5+ years
of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on
Microsoft Azure ,
VMware , and
SQL Server . Proven track record of migrating on-premises infrastructure to
Microsoft Azure . Strong experience with
SQL Server installation, configuration, and performance tuning
in both on-premises and cloud environments. Extensive experience in managing
VMware vSphere, ESXi , and
vCenter
for virtualisation. Proficiency in automation and scripting using
PowerShell ,
Terraform , or other automation tools. Strong knowledge of
networking
concepts (IP addressing, DNS, VPNs) and security best practices. Certification in Microsoft Azure
(e.g.,
Azure Administrator ,
Azure Solutions Architect ) and/or
VMware
(e.g.,
VCP ) preferred. Relevant Certifications (any are a plus): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate SQL Server Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) If this role sounds like you, please apply below to be considered today!
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
to join my clients IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimising our
Azure cloud infrastructure , leading the migration from on-premises systems to Azure, and setting up and maintaining
SQL databases
and servers. The role will also involve managing a
VMware
environment and ensuring system performance, security, and scalability across our hybrid infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Azure Cloud Management & Migration: Lead the migration of on-premises systems to
Microsoft Azure , ensuring minimal disruption and downtime. Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure services, including
virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks , and
Azure Active Directory . Implement
Azure Backup, Site Recovery , and other disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data and ensure business continuity. Optimise cloud infrastructure to ensure cost-efficiency and scalability.
SQL Server Setup & Management: Install, configure, and manage
SQL databases
and servers within both
on-premises
and
Azure
environments. Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. Optimise
SQL Server
performance, including indexing, query optimisation, and troubleshooting. Implement and manage
SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups
for high availability. VMware Environment Management: Maintain, update, and support the
VMware vSphere
environment, ensuring high availability and performance of virtual machines. Troubleshoot and manage
VMware ESXi
hosts and
vCenter , ensuring effective virtualisation management. Integrate VMware workloads with Azure and support
hybrid cloud
infrastructure as needed. Security & Compliance: Ensure the security and compliance of the Azure cloud infrastructure, databases, and on-premises environments in line with best practices and organisational policies. Implement
firewalls, VPNs , and other security mechanisms to protect data and systems. Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as
Terraform ,
ARM templates , or
PowerShell . Continuously improve deployment processes, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency. Collaboration & Documentation: Collaborate with other IT teams, including developers, network administrators, and security specialists, to support system integrations and ensure seamless operations. Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure design, configurations, and processes for both on-premises and cloud environments. Requirements: 5+ years
of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on
Microsoft Azure ,
VMware , and
SQL Server . Proven track record of migrating on-premises infrastructure to
Microsoft Azure . Strong experience with
SQL Server installation, configuration, and performance tuning
in both on-premises and cloud environments. Extensive experience in managing
VMware vSphere, ESXi , and
vCenter
for virtualisation. Proficiency in automation and scripting using
PowerShell ,
Terraform , or other automation tools. Strong knowledge of
networking
concepts (IP addressing, DNS, VPNs) and security best practices. Certification in Microsoft Azure
(e.g.,
Azure Administrator ,
Azure Solutions Architect ) and/or
VMware
(e.g.,
VCP ) preferred. Relevant Certifications (any are a plus): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate SQL Server Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) If this role sounds like you, please apply below to be considered today!
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