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Infrastructure Analyst - 3rd Line

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 47,500 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Arborfield Garrison, Wokingham

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation seeking an experienced and hands-on 3rd Line Infrastructure Analyst on a 6 month FTC basis.

**This role is based Mon-Fri on-site in the Wokingham area.**

This role is focused on the technical execution of a major hybrid cloud strategy. We are looking for an expert to implement two parallel workstreams:

  * On-Prem Modernisation: A large-scale project to upgrade the core on-prem Windows Server estate (from (Apply online only) to 2022) and deploy SCCM.

  * Cloud Migration: Assisting in the migration of specific, non-core workloads from the on-prem VMware environment to Microsoft Azure.

If you are a 3rd line specialist who thrives in a complex hybrid environment, comfortable modernising on-prem systems one day and migrating to the cloud the next, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  * Taking a hands-on lead in the execution of Windows Server upgrades (2008/2012/2016 to 2022).

  * Hands-on deployment and configuration of SCCM for managing the hybrid estate.

  * Executing the migration of on-prem virtual machines and services to Microsoft Azure.

  * Providing 3rd line support, maintenance, and performance monitoring for the core VMware ESX & vSphere environment.

  * Acting as the final technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.

  * Supporting and maintaining core services including Active Directory, Group Policy, and MS365.

Essential “Must-Have” Skills:

  * Windows Server: Deep, demonstrable experience executing large-scale Windows Server upgrades.

  * SCCM: Strong hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and managing SCCM.

  * Azure Migration: Proven experience with on-prem to Azure migrations and familiarity with Azure services.

  * VMware: Proven ability to support, maintain, and monitor a VMware ESX & vSphere virtualised infrastructure.

  * Core Infrastructure: Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, and MS365 administration.

Desirable “Nice-to-Have” Skills:

  * Desktop Virtualisation (Azure VDI).

  * Cisco networking (Switches, Routers, ASAs).

  * SharePoint or SQL Server.

  * Backup solutions (e.g., Rubrik).

  * Industry certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Cisco)

What’s on Offer

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a major standardisation project and make a significant, hands-on impact on a company’s IT infrastructure.

The successful candidate will receive:

  * A competitive salary of up to £47,500

  * 20 days Holiday entitlement.

  * Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and be available to work 5 days per week on site in the Wokingham area.

My client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be judged on merit and skill, regardless of background.

Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Please note that due to the high volume of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants. Thank you for your understanding

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