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Principal Infrastructure Engineer- Cheltenham-Permanent (flexible work patterns available) - Up to 80,000 About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Systems Administrator to play a key role in the design, delivery, and support of critical enterprise infrastructure within a highly secure and technically complex environment. Working as part of a skilled infrastructure team, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to strategic projects, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of core business systems. This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of technologies while influencing technical direction and supporting business-critical services. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across infrastructure and systems administration functions. Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise systems and platforms. Lead and contribute to complex infrastructure projects and service improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues across multiple technology domains. Support the delivery of highly available services, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours change activities. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain and enhance critical applications and infrastructure. Contribute to service planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with established operational procedures, security requirements, and industry standards, including ISO20000 and ISO27001. Provide guidance and mentoring to other technical team members where required. Required Skills and Experience You will have a strong technical background across several of the following areas: VMware vSphere 8.0 or later Windows Server 2019/2022 administration Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Active Directory and Federated Trusts Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and NetScaler Fibre Channel storage technologies, including Dell NetApp solutions Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure SQL Server administration and database concepts (SQL Server 2019) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority administration Linux system administration Ansible automation Enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and MPLS What's on Offer Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Ongoing training and career development. Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects within a secure, mission-focused environment. Eligibility Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals. If this role is of interest please get in touch

A global technology business is looking for a Senior 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. Senior Windows Server Administrator Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 + 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 Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment for a confidential conversation. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Azure Cloud Engineer Location: 1-2 days per week in Central London Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits We are working exclusively with a well-established non-profit organisation seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join their technology team. The primary focus of this role is maintaining and monitoring the organisation's Azure back-end infrastructure. You will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, optimisation, security, patch management, and continuous improvement of a critical Azure estate, ensuring services remain secure, resilient, and highly available. This is a hands-on Azure engineering position requiring strong experience managing Azure infrastructure, deploying Windows Server workloads using Bicep Infrastructure as Code, optimising environments through Azure Advisor, and managing server updates via Azure Update Manager. Essential Azure Experience Maintaining and monitoring enterprise Azure infrastructure. Deploying Windows Server workloads in Azure using Bicep Infrastructure as Code. Managing and optimising Azure environments using Azure Advisor. Managing server patching and compliance through Azure Update Manager. Azure platform monitoring, alerting, performance optimisation, and operational management. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, DNS, and related Microsoft technologies. Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, resilience, and operational best practices. Key Responsibilities Maintain, monitor, and optimise Azure infrastructure. Manage Azure virtual machines, networking, storage, and backup services. Deploy and manage Windows Server infrastructure using Bicep. Drive platform improvements using Azure Advisor recommendations. Manage patching and update compliance through Azure Update Manager. Support Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, DNS, and core Microsoft services. Lead security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives. Deliver cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, and improvement projects. Act as a senior escalation point for Azure infrastructure issues. Produce and maintain technical documentation and standards. This role would suit a technically strong Azure professional who enjoys taking ownership of cloud platforms, driving continuous improvement, and remaining hands-on with modern Azure technologies. If you're looking for an Azure focused role where you can make a genuine impact across a growing cloud environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior IT Support Technician 38-40,000 per annum + permanent benefits 5x a week on-site (Vauxhall, London) We're looking for a Senior IT Support Technician to join our growing IT team. In this role, you'll take ownership of complex IT issues, oversee day-to-day support operations, and help shape the future of our IT infrastructure. You'll also play a vital role in mentoring junior staff, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving continuous improvements across our systems and services. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced technical support for IT infrastructure, applications, and systems. Oversee IT helpdesk operations to ensure efficient service delivery. Design, implement, and maintain IT systems including servers, networks, and cloud solutions. Monitor system performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Implement IT best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with external vendors on hardware, software, and cloud services. Deliver training sessions and user support on IT tools and best practices. Manage IT asset inventory and software licensing compliance. Mentor and support junior IT staff, sharing knowledge and expertise. Document procedures and maintain a knowledge base for the IT team. About You We're seeking someone with a strong technical background who thrives in problem-solving and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in IT support with senior-level responsibilities. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and related cloud services. Solid networking and hardware troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. A customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach. Desirable (Nice to Have) Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate). Familiarity with ITIL service management practices. Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V). Why Join Us? A chance to take ownership and shape IT operations in a growing environment. Opportunities to develop your career with support for training and certifications. A collaborative and supportive team culture.