Infrastructure Analyst

As Infrastructure Analyst, you ensure reliable, secure IT infrastructure and drive continuous improvement for the partnership’s digital services. You will manage modern cloud and on-site infrastructure, support live operations, and contribute to service improvements in a collaborative, service-focused environment. The role combines hands-on management with strategic optimization to support vital council services. You will work with cross-functional teams to shape scalable, secure infrastructure in a public-sector context.

• 40 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
• flexible working
• generous pension plan

• Provision, configure and manage Azure cloud and private cloud infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage)
• Monitor performance, capacity and costs to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Implement and maintain security controls across infrastructure for compliance and protection
• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure incidents; serve as senior escalation point
• Design, develop and maintain automation and infrastructure-as-code deployments
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and contribute to service improvements
• Support infrastructure projects and change initiatives ensuring secure, maintainable solutions
• Collaborate in a live service environment with changing priorities due to incidents or security issues

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based infrastructure in a complex enterprise
• Experience with virtualization technologies and enterprise infrastructure platforms
• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and related Microsoft services
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, networking and infrastructure tech; ability to diagnose complex issues
• Ability to operate autonomously in a live service environment and manage operational risks
• Experience delivering infrastructure improvements, automation and efficiencies and contributing to projects

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work autonomously with professional judgement
• Microsoft Azure
• Cloud infrastructure management
• Virtualization technologies