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Requisition ID:  12719
Posted date:  19 Apr 2024

Infrastructure Specialist

Team:  IT 

Job Family:  CBG13, Advising 

Salary:  £48,585 to £52,547 per annum pro rata 
Contract:  Hybrid, 1 x permanent role, Fixed Term 2 x roles available for 24 months, 1 x role available for 12 months

Hours:  37 hours per week  

Location:  Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC location as required to perform your role, but as a minimum monthly.  
Closing Date: 13th May 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible 

Interview Date:  Applications will be reviewed on a rgular basis and if successful candidates will be contacted for an interview

 

 

About the role: 

Central Bedfordshire Council is a large unitary authority serving nearly 300,000 residents, our ambition is to be a great place to live and work. One of the ways we are achieving this is through our use of technology.  

 

In recent years we have made significant improvements to many of our systems, and the value this has had to the organisation has been recognised with continuing demand to further this innovation. We have an ambitious programme of work over the next couple of years to deliver further IT enhancements. 

 

We are looking for talented forward-thinking team members who can help us deliver our programme of exciting projects, ranging from enhancements to our case management systems through to improvements that will make it easier for residents to access the services they need. 

 

As part of our talented team, you'll collaborate with like-minded colleagues who share your passion for technology and its ability to help improve the lives of our residents and to better support our staff. 

 

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support our key projects and work streams.   

  

You will have a critical role in moving our key programmes of work, including moving our data centre systems into the cloud, Voice Automation and the many direct improvements to infrastructure across our service areas. You expertise in providing 3rd line Infrastructure support will also be essential.

     

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Develop, design, implement and maintain the council’s Azure-cloud infrastructure services providing Windows server and PAAS instances 

  • Maintain and support on-premises solutions including Virtual Server and backup / restore systems 

  • Maintain and develop our ExchangeOnline and EntraID platforms 

  • Package and develop applications and devices using Intune across our client estate of Windows, MacOS, IOS and Android systems 

  • Prepare relevant, accurate technical documentation 

  • Manage changes in accordance with ITIL processes. 

     

As an Infrastructure Engineer you will hold Microsoft Azure certifications such as Virtual Desktop, Solutions Architect Expert and M365 Administrator Expert. You will have proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer / Specialist in a large organisation and have the ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.   It is essential that you have the proficiency in configuring and supporting Azure environments including compute, identity and AI and virtual learning, as well as expertise in configuring Azure virtual servers, virtual desktop, EntraID.  Excellent technical and customer skills are required as you will be a specialist to provide professional advice to IT colleagues and swift resolution of third-line incidents and requests to our staff. 

 

This is an opportunity to join us and be involved in our datacentre migrations to Azure, moving all our systems to new IAAS and PAAS  solutions, working with tools through Microsoft’s cloud platform along with cloud backup and restore solutions. It is a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team environment, and a chance for you to make a significant impact on Central Bedfordshire Council's IT infrastructure.

     

If you are a driven, knowledgeable Infrastructure Engineer looking to make a difference in a public service context, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Central Bedfordshire Council. 

 

This role is covered by the Code of practice of the English language requirements for public sector workers.  

 

This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.  

 

Our Offer 

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page  

 

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.  We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process. 

 

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack 

 

Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. 

 

 

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact:  Jeremy Wood jeremy.wood@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or on 0300 300  5661 

 

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To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline. 

 

If you require assistance to apply for our roles, help with writing your CV, interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at ncs@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Our service is confidential, impartial and free for all. 

  

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