Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Believe Resourcing Group

About the Role:

You will design, implement, and manage a hybrid IT infrastructure, focusing on SQL database support and Azure migration. This role requires expertise in system administration, networking, cloud services, and SQL databases. You will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of both on-premises and cloud IT systems, supporting the organisation's growth and technological advancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or related field;
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering or a related role including substantial experience with SQL database administration and cloud;
• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, or similar;
• SQL database certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate;
• Certification in Microsoft Technologies (MCSE\MCDBA);
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems;
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, and security best practices;
• Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware);
• Experience with backup technologies (Veeam);
• Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure; Microsoft 365), and cloud-based database solutions (RDS, Azure SQL Database);
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell);
• Strong experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server);
• Expertise in SQL database performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting;
• Knowledge of SQL database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning;
• Proficiency in Azure services, including virtual machines, databases, storage, and networking.

Responsibilities:

System Administration:

• Manage servers, storage, networking for security and compliance;
• Develop disaster recovery plans, automate tasks for efficiency.

SQL Database Support:

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL servers for performance, and security;
• Monitor, troubleshoot performance; optimise queries, maintenance;
• Implement security measures; plan and execute disaster recovery.

Cloud Services (Azure):

• Deploy, optimise Azure infrastructure, SQL databases;
• Lead on-premises migrations with minimal disruption;
• Optimise resource usage; evaluate new Azure technologies;
• Provide guidance on Azure services, best practices.