About this role
Salary: £63,000 - 103,000 per year
Requirements: Proven, hands-on experience in a comparable infrastructure role, involving the design, implementation, and support of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage, and cloud platforms, with a strong track record of delivering reliable and scalable solutions in a fast-paced environmentProven track record managing Active Directory, DNS, and DHCPKnowledge of Azure AD, MFA, Okta, and identity federation systemsStrong experience in Windows Server environments and virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)Proven ability in managing enterprise-scale endpoint and server patching cyclesExcellent scripting and automation skills, such as PowerShellAdvanced knowledge of MECM/SCCM, Intune, and WSUSSolid understanding of networking principles and remote connectivity/VPN toolsExperience working in Agile or hybrid IT delivery teamsAbility to reach either the Crawley or Croydon data centre within 45 minutes to address high-priority issues or urgent critical IT requirementsProvide 24/7 on-call support on a rotation basis for data centre operations Responsibilities: Oversee and manage datacentre operations, including critical infrastructure such as power and cooling systems, colocation services, and external data centresEnsure optimal performance, scalability, and security of the platform as a service environmentAdminister and support enterprise Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Active Directory (AD) environments, ensuring secure and efficient user access managementDevelop, maintain, and optimize PowerShell automation scripts to streamline system provisioning, configuration management, and reportingManage Azure guest account administration and OKTA identity management, ensuring robust access control, authentication, and policy compliance across cloud and hybrid environmentsCoordinate with third-party vendors and external service providers to maintain operational excellence, resolve incidents promptly, and optimize overall system reliabilityLead techno-people management efforts, driving collaboration between engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholdersOversee project execution, preventive maintenance, and fault resolution, ensuring 24/7 operational continuity and compliance with industry best practicesProvide expert-level support for Windows Server and virtualization environmentsParticipate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to support business transformationManage critical infrastructure components such as UPS systems, PDUs, HVAC units, and backup generators, ensuring 24/7 operational continuityLead preventive maintenance initiatives, monitor systems for faults, and drive timely resolution of incidents to maintain seamless datacentre functionalityProvide 24/7 on-call support on a rotation basis for data centre operations Technologies: Active DirectoryAzureCloudHyper-VSupportPowerShellSecurityVPNVMwareWindowsDevOpsITIL More:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure Specialist – Datacentre & Cloud to join our team delivering IT infrastructure support to a leading audit, tax and consulting firm. This role supports our National Technology team, a dynamic internal service function responsible for deploying and managing critical technology solutions that drive business operations and strategic growth. As part of our Datacentre & Cloud team, you will focus on ensuring the performance, security, and availability of hybrid cloud systems and datacentre services, while implementing new technologies and maintaining infrastructure components aligned with our IT security and business objectives. The role is based in Crawley, UK, and is a full-time, long-term position.
last updated 36 week of 2026