
Associate Manager Infrastructure Services
- Gloucester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and operate cloud and virtualization infrastructure, ensuring stability and performance.
- Deploy, configure, and optimize virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
- Support cloud migration projects for public and private cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across storage, networking, and compute environments
- Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell
- Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices across all infrastructure components
- Document system configurations, policies, and procedures for future reference and audits
- Provide technical guidance and support to other teams as needed
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Working to ITIL best practices
- Desire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problem
- Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others
- A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to adapt quickly and work in an agile fashion
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Some industry experience, with at least 2+ years in a cloud or virtualization role
- Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes
- Strong experience with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM
- Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Knowledge of networking, storage solutions, and Active Directory in cloud environments
- Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python)
- Understanding of IT security best practices, identity management, and compliance
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator).