Our client is seeking a skilled IT Infrastructure Analyst to support, maintain, and optimise on-premises and cloud-based IT infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, availability, and security of the organisation's IT environment, blending technical expertise with problem-solving to enhance system efficiency. Working closely with other IT teams, you will play a key role in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing scalable solutions while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements. Click here to read more
Job Duties:
- Ensure the availability and operational stability of critical infrastructure components (servers, networks, storage).
- Monitor systems to prevent outages and maintain business continuity.
- Optimise infrastructure resource utilisation to align with budget constraints and minimise over-provisioning.
- Provide timely support for infrastructure-related issues, including escalation for complex incidents.
- Perform routine maintenance, updates, and patching to ensure system security and compliance with policies.
- Implement and manage security protocols, firewalls, and threat detection systems to safeguard the IT environment.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, ensuring backup systems are properly configured and tested.
- Maintain detailed and version-controlled documentation of network configurations, system setups, and technical procedures.
- Collaborate with other IT teams and vendors to align infrastructure with organisational strategy and manage services.
- Anticipate and plan for future infrastructure needs, ensuring scalability and seamless performance during growth.
Job Requirements:
- Technical qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
- Proficiency in network management, including protocols like DNS and VPN, and tools such as SolarWinds.
- Experience managing and configuring Windows and Linux servers, including virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Cloud platform expertise with providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure deployment and security.
- Knowledge of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Experience with monitoring and threat detection tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus) and endpoint security solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing hardware, network, and software issues.
- Familiarity with backup solutions, disaster recovery planning, and storage systems like SAN and NAS.
- Documentation and reporting proficiency, including tools like Confluence or Power BI.
- Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities across IT teams and departments.
- Basic project management skills for coordinating infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
- Understanding of IT service management frameworks like ITIL for incident and request management.
What You’ll Love:
You’ll join a dynamic IT environment where your expertise directly impacts the organisation's infrastructure performance and security. Our client values professional development and offers opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects. This role provides a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.
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