Overview

Methods Worcester, United Kingdom is an IT Services Consultancy focused on transformation, delivery, and collaboration for public sector and select private sector clients. This role: IT Infrastructure Engineer, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of an Azure Stack Hub environment, and the physical networking and cabling that underpins data centers. You will work with cloud architects and system administrators to ensure seamless integration and performance across cloud and on‑premise systems.

Responsibilities

• Azure Management: Oversee the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Azure resources; integrate and manage services such as Entra Governance within the Azure environment; monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of hybrid cloud environments; implement security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Physical Network Setup: Rack and stack servers, switches, and other hardware for both Azure and on‑prem environments; pull, terminate, and test network cabling (CAT6, fiber optic); manage power distribution, cooling, and physical security within server rooms and data centers.
• Infrastructure Support: Collaborate with cloud architects, network engineers, and security teams; provide hands‑on support during network upgrades, data migrations, and deployment of new services within the Azure Stack Hub; troubleshoot and resolve hardware and connectivity issues promptly.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all infrastructure elements (cloud and on‑prem); ensure configurations align with security policies and industry regulations.
• Project Involvement: Participate in planning and execution of projects involving hybrid cloud environments; work with vendors and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Hands‑on experience administering, configuring, and managing private‑cloud solutions
• Experience administering a private‑cloud solution across multiple sites
• Understanding of RPO/RTO and on‑premise backup solutions
• Experience with traffic management and networking in a secure private‑cloud solution
• Understanding of hardware redundancy and high availability
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize private‑cloud performance
• Implement security measures in line with best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance
• Perform regular maintenance for on‑premise systems
• Maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation
• Understanding of administering Windows Servers
• Certifications (Nice to have): AZ-400 Azure Administrator Associate; AZ-800 Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate; Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate; Cisco CCNA; CompTIA Server+

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates strong technical expertise in both cloud and on‑premise environments
• Comfortable working hands‑on with physical infrastructure while also managing cloud‑based systems
• Proactive learner with up‑to‑date knowledge of hybrid cloud technologies
• Ability to collaborate across teams to ensure seamless infrastructure management

Security Clearance

This role will require you to have or be willing to undergo Security Clearance. Onboarding may require completing a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details are available on Gov.uk. If you are unable to meet these criteria, employment may be delayed or rejected. Details will be discussed at interview.

Benefits

Methods is passionate about its people and supports colleagues in developing the skills they enjoy.