Team Lead Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Methods Worcester, England, United Kingdom Base pay range Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Operations: Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy that partners with central government departments and agencies to transform public sector operations in the UK. With over 30 years of experience and UK‑based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration to create end‑to‑end business and technical solutions that are people‑centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses – with people, technology and data at our heart, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities and the planet. We support our clients in achieving project success while collaborating to share skill sets and solve problems. We work hard, learn from mistakes, and are focused on the public‑sector, now building a significant private‑sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Methods is currently looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and maintain our Azure Stack Hub environment, and the physical networking and cabling that underpin our data centres. You will work closely with cloud architects and system administrators to ensure seamless integration and performance across both cloud and on‑premise systems. Requirements Hands‑on experience administering, configuring, and managing private‑cloud solutions Experience administering a private‑cloud solution across multiple sites Manage private‑cloud site‑to‑site failover and replication Must understand RPO and RTO and be capable of managing on‑premise backup solutions Experience of traffic management and networking in a secure private‑cloud solution Must have an understanding of hardware redundancy and high availability Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise the performance of a private‑cloud solution Implement security measures in line with best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant standards Perform regular maintenance for on‑premise systems Maintain comprehensive documentation for all infrastructure elements Understanding of administering Windows Servers Key Responsibilities Azure Management Oversee the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Azure resources Integrate and manage services like Entra Governance within the Azure environment Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise the performance of hybrid cloud environments Implement security measures in line with best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant standards Physical Network Setup Rack and stack servers, switches, and other hardware required for both Azure and traditional on‑prem environments Pull, terminate and test network cabling (CAT6, fibre optic) ensuring high standards of physical network integrity Manage power distribution, cooling and physical security within server rooms and data centres Infrastructure Support Collaborate with cloud architects, network engineers and security teams to support the overall IT infrastructure Provide hands‑on support during network upgrades, data migrations and the 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, including both cloud and on‑premise components Ensure all configurations and setups comply with organisational security policies and industry regulations Project Involvement Participate in the planning and execution of projects that involve hybrid cloud environments, including the expansion of Azure Stack Hub services Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure successful project delivery Certifications (Nice to see, not essential) 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 Is comfortable working hands‑on with physical infrastructure while also managing cloud‑based systems Has a proactive approach to learning and staying updated with the latest in hybrid cloud technologies Can effectively collaborate across teams to ensure seamless infrastructure management Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr