Infrastructure Engineer Chester

Chester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team within IT Operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 advanced networking skills and experience deploying and managing applications on server-based -depth knowledge of SQL is essential for supporting database-driven applications and ensuring optimal performance. Security must be embedded by design in all infrastructure solutions so awareness of security best practices and compliance standards is critical.

About You

Key Responsibilities:

Design deploy and manage IT infrastructure components including physical and virtual servers networking equipment and storage systems.
Administer and optimize cloud platforms (Azure primarily with exposure to AWS or Google Cloud) including virtual machines storage and networking services.
Design deploy and manage Azure infrastructure including VNets ASR resource groups and subscription governance.
Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
Implement and troubleshoot Kerberos authentication within hybrid and cloud environments.
Administer and support Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint and OneDrive.
Deploy and manage applications on server-based resources ensuring stability scalability and security.
Provide in-depth SQL support including installation configuration performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Monitor system performance capacity and availability using tools like PRTG or cloud-native monitoring solutions resolving issues proactively.
Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to procure hardware software or cloud services ensuring alignment with budget and technical requirements.
Manage vendor relationships including coordinating support negotiating contracts and overseeing service delivery to meet SLAs.
Perform system upgrades patch management and backups for both on-premises and cloud environments to maintain security and continuity.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues providing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
Maintain and enhance Active Directory group policies and identity management across hybrid environments.
Lead or support infrastructure projects such as cloud migrations network expansions or hardware refreshes ensuring timely execution.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans testing failover processes across on-premises and cloud systems.
Document infrastructure configurations vendor agreements and processes to ensure operational consistency.
Ensure compliance with IT security standards data protection policies and vendor-specific requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in Microsoft Azure administration and engineering.
Strong knowledge of VNets ASR resource groups subscriptions and Azure governance best practices.
Hands-on experience with Kerberos authentication and identity management.
Proficiency in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployment and management.
Solid understanding of networking principles including SD-WAN technologies
Experience managing Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange Teams SharePoint and OneDrive.
In-depth SQL knowledge including database administration and performance tuning.
Experience deploying and managing applications on server-based resources.
Strong awareness of security best practices and compliance standards.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and documentation abilities.

About Us

Car Parts is one of the UKs leading automotive parts distributors supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts tools garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 205 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding 475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems which include our industry leading catalogue system Allicat and access to the Groups national garage programme Servicesure

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Required Experience:

About You

Key Responsibilities:

Design deploy and manage IT infrastructure components including physical and virtual servers networking equipment and storage systems.
Administer and optimize cloud platforms (Azure primarily with exposure to AWS or Google Cloud) including virtual machines storage and networking services.
Design deploy and manage Azure infrastructure including VNets ASR resource groups and subscription governance.
Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
Implement and troubleshoot Kerberos authentication within hybrid and cloud environments.
Administer and support Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint and OneDrive.
Deploy and manage applications on server-based resources ensuring stability scalability and security.
Provide in-depth SQL support including installation configuration performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Monitor system performance capacity and availability using tools like PRTG or cloud-native monitoring solutions resolving issues proactively.
Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to procure hardware software or cloud services ensuring alignment with budget and technical requirements.
Manage vendor relationships including coordinating support negotiating contracts and overseeing service delivery to meet SLAs.
Perform system upgrades patch management and backups for both on-premises and cloud environments to maintain security and continuity.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues providing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
Maintain and enhance Active Directory group policies and identity management across hybrid environments.
Lead or support infrastructure projects such as cloud migrations network expansions or hardware refreshes ensuring timely execution.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans testing failover processes across on-premises and cloud systems.
Document infrastructure configurations vendor agreements and processes to ensure operational consistency.
Ensure compliance with IT security standards data protection policies and vendor-specific requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in Microsoft Azure administration and engineering.
Strong knowledge of VNets ASR resource groups subscriptions and Azure governance best practices.
Hands-on experience with Kerberos authentication and identity management.
Proficiency in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployment and management.
Solid understanding of networking principles including SD-WAN technologies
Experience managing Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange Teams SharePoint and OneDrive.
In-depth SQL knowledge including database administration and performance tuning.
Experience deploying and managing applications on server-based resources.
Strong awareness of security best practices and compliance standards.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and documentation abilities.