Head of Infrastructure and Networks

Head of Infrastructure and Networks: VMware, Hyper-V, Server, AD, LAN/WAN, Exchange, Veeam, SAN Storage, AWS/Azure

The Company

My client is a leading provider of Internet Services to clients across the SME and large enterprise space. They work across data centre solutions to end user devices. They deliver an expansive scope of the best in vendor products and services, spanning across on-prem infrastructure solutions and full technical service delivery. Extensive cloud delivery and full managed service portfolio.

The Role

The Head of Infrastructure and Networks will lead my client’s internal teams. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the role will involve looking after current processes, as well as bringing fresh new ideas to the table. Your primary goal will be to ensure customer delivery is at it’s best, whilst adhering and ensuring the team adheres to SLAs, with set KPIs.

Head of Infrastructure and Networks overview

• Operational Management
• Plan, evaluate and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency and output
• Service Delivery
• Lead engineer in maintaining backup checks and closure of backup issues
• Turning your hand to provide 2^nd and 3^rd line support
• Project delivery for new office builds, upgrades and roll-outs
• Support and train junior staff to get them up to speed
• Proactive and reactive support across client estate and the clients own cloud environment
• Supporting junior staff

Skills / Experience required for the Head of Infrastructure and Networks 

• • Hold appropriate Network and/or Infrastructure Qualifications
  • Experienced in leading a team of engineers
  • Understanding of complex infrastructure and Data Centre operations
  • 4/5 years’ experience working across a Senior Infrastructure and Network position
  • Cisco, Windows Server, VMware ESX, Active Directory, Exchange, Azure/AWS
  • VMware SRM/Veeam
  • SAN Storage
  • Technical mindset and strong attention to detail