Senior Infrastructure Architect

Posted:
10/30/2024, 7:05:59 AM

Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Remote

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to manage and maintain our organization’s IT infrastructure, focusing on Azure virtual environments, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Microsoft SQL databases, and local on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a proactive attitude to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of both cloud and local systems.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage virtual environments in Azure, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.
  • Design, implement, and manage virtual environments in Azure, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.
  • Manage and maintain VDI environments to ensure seamless remote access and secure desktop experiences for users.
  • Troubleshoot VDI performance issues and optimize virtual desktop deployments.
  • Implement and enforce security measures for remote desktop services and user access.
  • Manage database backups, disaster recovery plans, and data integrity measures.
  • Develop, maintain, and test backup and disaster recovery strategies for both cloud and local environments.
  • Ensure that critical systems and data are backed up and can be restored quickly in case of failure.
  • Provide Level 3 support for complex IT issues related to Azure, VDI, SQL, and local infrastructure.
  • Lead incident response efforts and resolve escalated technical issues.
  • Work closely with IT teams to ensure smooth operations and efficient issue resolution.
  • Manage physical and virtual server environments, including patching, updates, and security hardening.

 

 

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in system administration with a focus on cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including managing virtual machines, storage, and networking.
  • Experience with VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) deployment and management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server administration, tuning, and security.
  • Deep understanding of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and network management.
  • Hands-on experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented approach to managing IT systems and security.

 

What we can offer 

New joiners are supported by an induction programs and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support.  

Our face-to-face learning is supported by some 100 modules of e-learning available on our internal knowledge management system. 

Given our client base, you’ll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and where you can make a real impact to high profile projects. 

 

Company Benefits  

As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including:

  • Competitive salary (depending on experience)
  • 28 days holiday
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Annual salary review
  • Pension (with company contribution: 5% of annual salary)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group Income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work schemes
  • Season ticket loans
  • Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
  • Flexible working with office laptop and phone provided

About Teneo  

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,500 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

 

Teneo

Website: https://www.teneo.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 2011

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Business Development ⋅ Business Information Systems ⋅ Business Intelligence ⋅ Consulting