A global technology business is looking for a Lead Windows Server Administrator to become the go-to escalation point for complex Wintel infrastructure issues. This is a role for someone who enjoys deep technical troubleshooting, not just keeping the lights on. You will be joining a business with a sizeable, established technology environment and current projects including a move from VMware towards Azure Local, alongside wider infrastructure integration work across newly acquired sites. The role is based in Southampton and is office based. Lead Windows Server Administrator Salary: 65,000 - 85,000 + benefits Location: Southampton, office based You will take ownership of complex Windows Server and infrastructure challenges, supporting a broad environment covering server, virtualisation, storage, file, email and collaboration technologies. The business needs someone who can be trusted as a senior technical escalation point, particularly when incidents are high priority, time-sensitive, or visible to senior stakeholders. This is not a role for someone who only wants to follow runbooks. You will be expected to understand how systems fit together, diagnose issues under pressure, explain your thinking clearly, and help less experienced administrators develop their own technical capability. In the role, you will: Lead troubleshooting across Windows Server environments Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure issues Support projects involving virtualisation and hyper-converged infrastructure Contribute to the move from VMware towards Azure Local Work across technologies including server, storage, file, email and collaboration systems Help define technical priorities, improvements and roadmap activity Mentor other IT Administrators within the team Support security, resilience, capacity and regulatory requirements Research new technologies and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions The most important requirements are strong Windows Server experience and excellent troubleshooting ability. You should be confident investigating issues properly, using tools such as event logs, understanding areas such as Active Directory, Group Policy, replication, certificates and wider infrastructure dependencies. You do not need to have worked with every technology listed below, but experience across any of the following would be useful: VMware, Hyper-V or Azure Local Citrix SCCM / MECM Exchange Thycotic Zabbix or other enterprise monitoring tools Agile working environments You will need to be able to travel within Europe without restriction when required. Benefits include: Up to 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays Additional birthday and work anniversary celebration days after probation 5% employer pension contribution Employee share purchase scheme with discounted shares Private medical, healthcare cash plan and Digital GP access Life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover The interview process is two stages: an initial 30-45 minute Teams call, followed by an onsite interview in Southampton. For more information, please apply or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for a confidential conversation. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2026
Full time
A global technology business is looking for a Lead Windows Server Administrator to become the go-to escalation point for complex Wintel infrastructure issues. This is a role for someone who enjoys deep technical troubleshooting, not just keeping the lights on. You will be joining a business with a sizeable, established technology environment and current projects including a move from VMware towards Azure Local, alongside wider infrastructure integration work across newly acquired sites. The role is based in Southampton and is office based. Lead Windows Server Administrator Salary: 65,000 - 85,000 + benefits Location: Southampton, office based You will take ownership of complex Windows Server and infrastructure challenges, supporting a broad environment covering server, virtualisation, storage, file, email and collaboration technologies. The business needs someone who can be trusted as a senior technical escalation point, particularly when incidents are high priority, time-sensitive, or visible to senior stakeholders. This is not a role for someone who only wants to follow runbooks. You will be expected to understand how systems fit together, diagnose issues under pressure, explain your thinking clearly, and help less experienced administrators develop their own technical capability. In the role, you will: Lead troubleshooting across Windows Server environments Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure issues Support projects involving virtualisation and hyper-converged infrastructure Contribute to the move from VMware towards Azure Local Work across technologies including server, storage, file, email and collaboration systems Help define technical priorities, improvements and roadmap activity Mentor other IT Administrators within the team Support security, resilience, capacity and regulatory requirements Research new technologies and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions The most important requirements are strong Windows Server experience and excellent troubleshooting ability. You should be confident investigating issues properly, using tools such as event logs, understanding areas such as Active Directory, Group Policy, replication, certificates and wider infrastructure dependencies. You do not need to have worked with every technology listed below, but experience across any of the following would be useful: VMware, Hyper-V or Azure Local Citrix SCCM / MECM Exchange Thycotic Zabbix or other enterprise monitoring tools Agile working environments You will need to be able to travel within Europe without restriction when required. Benefits include: Up to 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays Additional birthday and work anniversary celebration days after probation 5% employer pension contribution Employee share purchase scheme with discounted shares Private medical, healthcare cash plan and Digital GP access Life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover The interview process is two stages: an initial 30-45 minute Teams call, followed by an onsite interview in Southampton. For more information, please apply or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for a confidential conversation. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Lead Database Administrator We're looking for an experienced Lead DBA to take ownership of our database estate - from day-to-day operational support through to architectural input on new projects. You'll be the go-to expert for complex database challenges, working across on-premise and cloud environments, and helping shape how we evolve our data platform capability. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You won't just be advising - you'll be in the engine room, diagnosing incidents, driving improvements, and setting the standard for how databases are designed, secured, and maintained across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Own the health, performance, and resilience of our database platforms across dev, test, and production environments Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex incidents, including performance degradation and interoperability issues Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions - backup, replication, restoration, and monitoring against recovery objectives Act as the database SME for delivery teams - influencing design decisions early, reviewing complex SQL, tuning DML, and advising on stored procedures Drive database patching, upgrades, and life cycle management in line with internal standards Define and enforce database security controls - roles, permissions, access management, and audit compliance Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation and share knowledge across the wider team Manage database-related incidents and changes through the ITSM tooling Contribute to procurement and vendor engagement, providing technical recommendations Essential Technical Skills Oracle 19c - deep, hands-on expertise at a 3rd line/design level; this is non-negotiable Oracle Data Guard - configuration, failover, switchover, and ongoing management Oracle patching - planned and out-of-cycle patching in production environments OEM/Cloud Control (Oracle Enterprise Manager) - active use for monitoring, diagnostics, and estate management Windows Server - Oracle running on Windows; comfort with the sysadmin tasks that go with it Experience with RMAN for backup and recovery Cloud database platforms - Azure or AWS ; design, deployment, and operational experience MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL experience is a plus Strong grounding in IT security, access control, and audit compliance What We're Looking For You'll bring at least five years' experience in database administration, ideally including significant time in a lead or senior 3rd-line capacity. A relevant degree is useful but not essential - demonstrable depth of experience matters more. Beyond the technical, you'll be someone who can explain a complex database architecture to a non-technical stakeholder, push back constructively when a design decision is heading in the wrong direction, and bring junior colleagues along with you. We need someone who takes initiative, manages their own priorities, and doesn't need to be told twice when something needs fixing.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Lead Database Administrator We're looking for an experienced Lead DBA to take ownership of our database estate - from day-to-day operational support through to architectural input on new projects. You'll be the go-to expert for complex database challenges, working across on-premise and cloud environments, and helping shape how we evolve our data platform capability. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You won't just be advising - you'll be in the engine room, diagnosing incidents, driving improvements, and setting the standard for how databases are designed, secured, and maintained across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Own the health, performance, and resilience of our database platforms across dev, test, and production environments Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex incidents, including performance degradation and interoperability issues Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions - backup, replication, restoration, and monitoring against recovery objectives Act as the database SME for delivery teams - influencing design decisions early, reviewing complex SQL, tuning DML, and advising on stored procedures Drive database patching, upgrades, and life cycle management in line with internal standards Define and enforce database security controls - roles, permissions, access management, and audit compliance Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation and share knowledge across the wider team Manage database-related incidents and changes through the ITSM tooling Contribute to procurement and vendor engagement, providing technical recommendations Essential Technical Skills Oracle 19c - deep, hands-on expertise at a 3rd line/design level; this is non-negotiable Oracle Data Guard - configuration, failover, switchover, and ongoing management Oracle patching - planned and out-of-cycle patching in production environments OEM/Cloud Control (Oracle Enterprise Manager) - active use for monitoring, diagnostics, and estate management Windows Server - Oracle running on Windows; comfort with the sysadmin tasks that go with it Experience with RMAN for backup and recovery Cloud database platforms - Azure or AWS ; design, deployment, and operational experience MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL experience is a plus Strong grounding in IT security, access control, and audit compliance What We're Looking For You'll bring at least five years' experience in database administration, ideally including significant time in a lead or senior 3rd-line capacity. A relevant degree is useful but not essential - demonstrable depth of experience matters more. Beyond the technical, you'll be someone who can explain a complex database architecture to a non-technical stakeholder, push back constructively when a design decision is heading in the wrong direction, and bring junior colleagues along with you. We need someone who takes initiative, manages their own priorities, and doesn't need to be told twice when something needs fixing.
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - 45,000/ 50,000 - Scunthorpe Principal IT are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Managed Service Provider in the recruitment of a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant . This is a senior, client-facing consultancy position suited to an experienced Microsoft cloud and infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex project environments. The role will see you leading multi-site enterprise deployments, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, and shaping long-term cloud strategy for key customers. Our client delivers high-quality Microsoft-led infrastructure solutions and is seeking someone who can operate at architectural level while maintaining hands-on technical capability. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will: Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects. Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients. Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives. Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of projects and influencing strategic decisions across client environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Architecture Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security. Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments. Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys. Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required. Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite. Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations. Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly. Project Governance Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery. Produce and maintain project documentation including: Work plans Risk assessments Dependencies Downtime planning Technical designs Push back where deliverables are not technically viable. Continuous Improvement Identify automation and tooling opportunities. Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services. Contribute to product portfolio development. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives. Measurable Outcomes On-time project delivery Delivery within agreed budgets High client satisfaction scores Seamless, high-quality implementations Strong documentation standards Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiatives Required Experience 5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments Experience working directly with senior stakeholders Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skills Technical Skills & Certifications Strong expertise across: Microsoft 365 Azure Infrastructure Windows Server Networking & Security best practices Enterprise cloud architecture Desirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience): MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect) Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Full UK Driving License Ability to travel to client sites when required Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit a: Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural design About the Client Our client is a respected and growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft-led solutions. They pride themselves on technical excellence, professional standards, and long-term client partnerships. They offer a collaborative environment, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to complex enterprise-level projects. If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal IT. INDGH
May 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - 45,000/ 50,000 - Scunthorpe Principal IT are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Managed Service Provider in the recruitment of a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant . This is a senior, client-facing consultancy position suited to an experienced Microsoft cloud and infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex project environments. The role will see you leading multi-site enterprise deployments, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, and shaping long-term cloud strategy for key customers. Our client delivers high-quality Microsoft-led infrastructure solutions and is seeking someone who can operate at architectural level while maintaining hands-on technical capability. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will: Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects. Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients. Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives. Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of projects and influencing strategic decisions across client environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Architecture Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security. Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments. Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys. Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required. Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite. Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations. Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly. Project Governance Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery. Produce and maintain project documentation including: Work plans Risk assessments Dependencies Downtime planning Technical designs Push back where deliverables are not technically viable. Continuous Improvement Identify automation and tooling opportunities. Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services. Contribute to product portfolio development. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives. Measurable Outcomes On-time project delivery Delivery within agreed budgets High client satisfaction scores Seamless, high-quality implementations Strong documentation standards Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiatives Required Experience 5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments Experience working directly with senior stakeholders Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skills Technical Skills & Certifications Strong expertise across: Microsoft 365 Azure Infrastructure Windows Server Networking & Security best practices Enterprise cloud architecture Desirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience): MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect) Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Full UK Driving License Ability to travel to client sites when required Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit a: Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural design About the Client Our client is a respected and growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft-led solutions. They pride themselves on technical excellence, professional standards, and long-term client partnerships. They offer a collaborative environment, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to complex enterprise-level projects. If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal IT. INDGH
Windows Server Systems Administrator Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, AWS, DNS 40,000 - 52,000 Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the Southampton office Windows Server Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Server Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage, troubleshoot and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 25 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: 4+ Years Windows Server Administration Experience (100+ Servers) VMware Active Directory AWS SAN Storage DNS Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Windows Server Systems Administrator Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, AWS, DNS 40,000 - 52,000 Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the Southampton office Windows Server Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Server Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage, troubleshoot and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 25 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: 4+ Years Windows Server Administration Experience (100+ Servers) VMware Active Directory AWS SAN Storage DNS Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our blue-chip client based in Hatfield, Herts are seeking a strategic and hands-on Cloud Operations Lead to oversee the management, support, and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. You will also be responsible for the technical oversight, implementation, and architecture management of various SaaS platforms used across the business. The successful candidate will lead cloud migration initiatives, ensure the reliability and performance of key platforms, and drive operational excellence in a hybrid cloud environment. You will be a self-starter. Who will demonstrate passion about cloud computing and enjoy solving complex challenges in modern IT environments, who can demonstrate awareness of latest Azure features and security practices. You will be comfortable managing hybrid environments but constantly look to simplify, standardise, and cloud-optimise. Essential skills Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and identity services. Proven experience in managing Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, Azure RBAC, Azure Monitor and other Microsoft Cloud systems. Scripting skills in PowerShell essential; familiarity with Azure CLI or ARM/Bicep templates highly desirable. Comfortable with hybrid environments including on-prem Active Directory, VMWare, Veeam, and Windows Server. Networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, VPN, and Azure network security. • Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to share knowledge and grow cloud capabilities across the business. Microsoft Azure certified such as AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-305 (Architect), or equivalent experience highly desirable. Other relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365, CompTIA Cloud+, MCSA, etc.) nice to have. This a hybrid role based in our client's offices in Hatfield, Herts 3 days per week with 2 days remote. A starting salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits is on offer to the right candidate.
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Our blue-chip client based in Hatfield, Herts are seeking a strategic and hands-on Cloud Operations Lead to oversee the management, support, and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. You will also be responsible for the technical oversight, implementation, and architecture management of various SaaS platforms used across the business. The successful candidate will lead cloud migration initiatives, ensure the reliability and performance of key platforms, and drive operational excellence in a hybrid cloud environment. You will be a self-starter. Who will demonstrate passion about cloud computing and enjoy solving complex challenges in modern IT environments, who can demonstrate awareness of latest Azure features and security practices. You will be comfortable managing hybrid environments but constantly look to simplify, standardise, and cloud-optimise. Essential skills Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and identity services. Proven experience in managing Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, Azure RBAC, Azure Monitor and other Microsoft Cloud systems. Scripting skills in PowerShell essential; familiarity with Azure CLI or ARM/Bicep templates highly desirable. Comfortable with hybrid environments including on-prem Active Directory, VMWare, Veeam, and Windows Server. Networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, VPN, and Azure network security. • Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to share knowledge and grow cloud capabilities across the business. Microsoft Azure certified such as AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-305 (Architect), or equivalent experience highly desirable. Other relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365, CompTIA Cloud+, MCSA, etc.) nice to have. This a hybrid role based in our client's offices in Hatfield, Herts 3 days per week with 2 days remote. A starting salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits is on offer to the right candidate.
