Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Synextra Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative Managed Service Provider in Warrington seeks a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their impactful team. The role involves working with Azure IaaS and PaaS services, leading support initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should be dynamic and adaptable, with strong knowledge of cybersecurity and virtual desktop infrastructure. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, along with comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and fitness programs.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Garmin smartwatch for health

Perkbox employee benefits

Free parking

Office amenities

Qualifications

• Hands-on Azure cloud-native engineer with strong team and individual performance.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with high-quality work.
• Ability to work with and learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate across the full Azure suite, handling enterprise-level technologies.
• Lead support provided by the Cloud Infrastructure team.
• Mentor junior team members to support their development.
• Engage in occasional project-based work and out-of-hours responsibilities.

Skills

Azure IaaS services

Azure Networking

Azure PaaS services

Terraform

Active Directory

Windows Server

Cybersecurity principles

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

We're not your typical MSP. As a second-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) born from the expertise of industry veterans, we're crafting a new narrative in the UK tech scene.

Our team, akin to the Navy SEALs of the tech world, consists of elite operators who've excelled in larger MSP environments but yearned for something more. At Synextra, we've spent 10+ transformative years building a company that's small by design but colossal in impact, guided by a technical leader whose vision is always client-first.

We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic technical team. You can expect to work with the latest technology and leading brands in a team where everyone has a passion for technology. This will be a hands-on, fast-paced role where there will be endless opportunities to develop new skills and get involved in projects across the business.

About you:

• A highly ambitious, energetic and hands-on Azure cloud-native engineer, who works as well in a team as you can alone.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, loosely structured start-up environment where extra effort and a high quality of work won’t go unrecognised.
• Eager to work fast, iterate quickly and with a drive for excellence in everything they do.
• Excited to be able to constantly work with and learn new technologies.

Essential skills required:

• Expert with Azure IaaS services including but not limited to; Virtual Machines, Azure Networking (VNETs, VWAN, Azure Firewall), relevant backup and DR services (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Veeam).
• Experienced with Azure PaaS services such as App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL and more.
• Exposure to IAC (Terraform, Bicep) would be advantageous.
• Expert understanding of Active Directory& Windows Server.
• Strong understanding of core cybersecurity principles including least privilege access, zero-trust networking and defence in depth.
• Solid understanding of virtual desktop infrastructure and direct experience working with Azure Virtual Desktop and FSLogix

About the role:

• At least 90% of BAU will operate across the full Azure suite (see essential skills for key areas of interest).
• The remaining BAU will cover a multitude of enterprise-level MSP and ISP technologies (Such as Windows Server, Active Directory, M365 etc.)
• No two days will be the same; different technologies, challenges and opportunities will always be present.
• Occasional project-based work.
• Help lead the 5* support provided by the Cloud Infrastructure team as one of a few key senior team members.
• Mentor the junior team members to continue their technical development and provide feedback to help shape their growth and progression.
• Out of hours work is involved (on-call, overtime).
• Working from our modern office workplace on-site in Warrington, 8.5h/day, Mon-Fri

What you gain:

• A rare chance to help an Expertise-driven MSP continue to grow and provide excellence under the technical vision of the founding team.
• Exposure to an extreme amount of core and cutting-edge cloud native technologies across dozens of SMEs.
• Mentorship for your own development from the Lead Engineers with the Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform and Cloud Consultancy teams.
• Collaboration with an ambitious team of industry experts who are always trying to push the company, and each other to deliver the best solutions possible.
• Great office location, free parking, plenty of on-campus amenities.
• Stylish breakout spaces, pool table, games console, premium coffee, fruit, snacks and soft drinks.
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, and more.
• A Garmin smartwatch to prioritise health and fitness.
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
• A culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your professional and personal growth

Are you the game changer we are looking for?

If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for, we're excited to hear from you. Reach out to us, and schedule your chat with our team.