Background
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Infrastructure team; this team has responsibility for the infrastructure and networks within Hugh James.
Our Infrastructure team works alongside our AI, Security, Development and Service Desk departments. The Firm is going through an exciting period of technical growth, with significant and cutting-edge technical projects. Including the migration to a cloud-based infrastructure.
The role
The Infrastructure Engineer will work alongside other members of the team to ensure that our infrastructure is optimised and fit for purpose.
In addition, you will be expected to take a proactive part in all team activities, whilst maintaining and developing your own technical knowledge in the latest developments within the world of IT Infrastructure.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment is critical for this role as is time management and the ability to work as part of a high-performance team, whilst also being comfortable to work independently.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further their interest and knowledge of IT Infrastructure.
As an Infrastructure Engineer you will.
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Design, implement, and manage our IT infrastructure, ensuring it meets current and future business needs.
- Maintain and support Microsoft Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Utilise our backup solutions to perform restore activity when needed.
- Implement solutions & remediations as directed by the Security Team.
- Utilise monitoring solutions to proactively manage and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Security team to develop and enforce IT policies and procedures.
- Support cloud infrastructure, particularly within Azure, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
- Conduct regular system audits and generate reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Provide technical support and guidance to other IT team members and end-users.
- Creation and maintenance of system documentation.
Skills & Qualifications
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Degree in an IT related discipline, or relative professional experience.
- A good understanding of networking principles and technologies
- A good understanding of security controls and language (MFA, encryption, CVSS, conditional access, posture checking, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential.
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Windows Server
- Virtualisation Technologies – vSphere in particular
- Active Directory (Entra ID hybrid environment)
- Group Policy Management
- Entra ID – User and Enterprise Application administration
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Microsoft Intune
- Enterprise Device Management
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is highly desirable but not essential.
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Exclaimer Cloud
- Monitoring Tools – SolarWinds in particular
- Azure Storage and Compute
- PowerShell
- Teams Telephony
- iManage
- Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
- Certificate Management
Life at Hugh James
We never shy away from a challenge
We are a leading, full-service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.
The Hugh James difference
Our law firm has always been guided by the idea that self-belief is just as important as skillset. Our pursuit of righting wrongs and protecting what’s important keeps us driving forwards. It’s in our roots! We won’t stop until we find the answers; the outcomes that are needed.
We are focused on the work we do, the business we run, and our culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has taken us from humble beginnings to a strong presence across the UK with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Plymouth – servicing clients from businesses, individuals and banks to public sector organisations, property companies, education establishments and utilities providers. Our collegiate culture, our forward-looking ethos, our values serve to make us bigger, better, bolder than ever before.
A positive force in the community
Our work with charities on a local and national level plays a huge part in our day-to-day lives. We work with a large range of charities, some of which we support through fundraising, donations, volunteering and others we partner with where our areas of work cross paths. Staff, clients everyone comes together through a shared passion to do good in the community and support those in need.
Some of our benefits on offer include:
Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
Birthday day off
Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts for local businesses
Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)
Employee recruitment incentive scheme
Hugh James is an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Jo Herbert
We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the given deadline if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
