Professional Services Engineer Hybrid Infrastructure

Professional Services Engineer

Hybrid Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly skilled Professional Services Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure to join our Professional Services team. This role merges deep expertise across Azure cloud solutions onpremises infrastructure security and modern hybrid architectures. You will be responsible for designing deploying migrating securing and optimising cloud and hybrid environments while ensuring solutions align with industry best practices and customer requirements.

As a member of the Professional Services team you will specialise in delivering secure scalable and efficient hybrid and cloud solutions. You will collaborate with internal teams customers and technical stakeholders to architect and implement bestpractice solutions across Azure Microsoft 365 virtualisation platforms and traditional on-premises infrastructure. The role requires a good security mindset advanced troubleshooting capabilities and a passion for staying current with the latest cloud and hybrid technologies.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Deliver timebound Professional Services engagements across multiple customers balancing quality risk and commercial constraints.
• Design and deploy hybrid infrastructure solutions both on-premises and Private/Public cloud. Ensuring proposed solutions meet the required demands for today with scalability for future needs.
• Excellent knowledge of physical and virtualized environments specificallyVMware vSphereMicrosoft Hyper-V orNutanix platforms.
• Strong experience delivering on-premise server solutions using HPe or Dell hardware.
• Good knowledge ofSAN/NAStechnologies and high-availability storage solutions likeVMware vSAN HPe Alletra/Simplivity/MSAorDell PowerStore.

• Experience configuring secure links between environments usingVPNAzure ExpressRoute SD Wan.

• Design implement and enforce security best practices across hybrid and cloud environments including identity and access management Zero Trust architectures leastprivilege access and integration of security technologies such as DLP SSO/MFA and IAM.
• Implement manage & migrate cloud resources (IaaS PaaS SaaS) including virtual machines storage accounts virtual networks and other cloud platform services.
• Migrate on-premises systems applications and services to the cloud using best practices and minimizing downtime.
• Collaborate with software development teams where required to ensure seamless integration of applications.
• Utilise Automation techniques using PowerShell Azure CLI or other automation tools to optimise deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect secure reliable and scalable solutions.
• Deploy hybrid identity solutions such as Active Directory Entra ID SSO and MFA integrations.
• Collaborate with pre-sales in designing and implementing backup disaster recovery and business continuity solutions across both onpremises and cloud environments ensuring resilience compliance and minimal service disruption.
• Assess optimise and rationalise client environments to improve performance resilience security posture and operational efficiency.
• Maintain continuous professional development by staying current with emerging technologies security threats industry trends and required certification paths to ensure solutions remain secure modern and effective.
• Produce clear technical documentation and handover to support teams ensuring smooth transition to BAU operations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members and assist in developing their skills.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Hybrid Solutions Engineer or similar role with hands-on experience in designing implementing and managing both on-premises and cloud solutions.
• MSP Experience in a fast-paced environment is key. A strong understanding of this is required for the role.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure / Microsoft 365 services (IaaS PaaS SaaS) including Virtual Machines Azure App Services Azure Networking Storage Accounts Security Center Azure AD and Microsoft 365 environment.
• In-depth knowledge of on-premises infrastructure including Windows Server environments VMware virtualisation Hyper-V virtualisation Backup & Disaster Recovery SAN storage solutions
• Experience in Azure Cloud Security with a good understanding of Azure security posture and configurations.
• A good understanding of networking concepts VPN VNET ExpressRoute and firewall configurations in Azure and M365.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights.
• Knowledge of identity and access management role-based access controls (RBAC) and security best practices in Azure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in Cloud environments.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous learning and self-improvement in the field of cloud computing cloud security and related technologies.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid Working (3 days in / up to 2 days remote if required after probation which is 3 months)
• Competitive Salary.

• Culture Collaborative supportive and deliveryfocused with regular team and company social events.
• Perks -
• Top of the range technology in office and for home working (laptops screens etc)
• Subsidised health care/medical benefits
• Annual Leave - 25-30* days plus optional 2 weeks unpaid. *Increases with time spent
• Progression Plan training and mentor programme.

Experience

• 5 years experience in a similar Hybrid Infrastructure role delivering and optimising client solutions.
• Proven experience in security solutions and technologies
• Desirable or similar certifications (Current & In date)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
  • HPE ASE - Storage Solutions Integrator
• Additional Certifications (Beneficial)
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

Reports to:

• Head of Professional Services

Bechtle is one of Europes leading suppliers of IT hardware software and services. Established in 1983 we utilise our European coverage to provide a common platform for procurement across 14 European countries. We provide comprehensive IT solutions ranging from consultation procurement and delivery of hardware and software project planning and implementation system integration maintenance training and even the complete on-site operation of IT systems.

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