Job overview
As an Junior Infrastructure and Cloud engineer you will be responsible for the delivery of day to day services within the Infrastructure team. As part of small multi-disciplined team you will be jointly responsible for the following (but not limited to) technologies Storage, Virtualized platforms, Security and AV services, Domain Services, Proxy, Windows and Linux systems, Containerized platforms, Monitoring services and Public Cloud services (Office 365, Hybrid Email and Azure ARM) and backup services maintaining operational efficiency and above SLA performance.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in Microsoft products, membership to the BCS.
Main duties of the job
SLAM have widely adopted cloud platforms and the role will be to support the develop of native cloud applications or refactor existing legacy systems for cloud using IAAS, SAAS, PAAS and Kubernetes systems. Being a Senior Infrastructure and Cloud technical expert, you must be able to adapt your knowledge to new, emerging and legacy technologies covering as technical reference in the absence of other senior team members to maintain service for customers. A proactive worker thinking outside the box to maintain or reinstate service for customers driving efficiency.
Service Delivery falls within the Digital Services umbrella, which follows the ITIL standard of Service Management, empowering technology and process to ensure the customers have the best possible end result. You will be a senior technical influence in the Technical Services section in improving, maintaining and documenting new and existing Digital services.
Flexible working:
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 08:00 to 18:00 – you may also be required to work on the out of hours rota, giving you the very best of good work life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide Technical Services for Identity Services, Storage, Virtualized platforms, Security and AV services, Domain Services, Proxy, Windows and Linux systems, Containerized platforms, Monitoring services and Public Cloud services ((Office 365, Hybrid Email and Azure ARM) and backup services maintaining operational efficiency and above SLA performance.
- BAU Administration of the groups platform services for Storage, Virtualized platforms, Security and AV services, Domain Services, Proxy, Windows and Linux systems,
Containerized platforms Monitoring services and Public Cloud services ((Office 365, Hybrid Email and Azure ARM) and backup services maintaining operational efficiency and above SLA performance.
- Monitor the trusts Infrastructure Services platform to make sure that service levels are met for the customer
- Infrastructure design and implementation for new services with external support as required.
- Undertake evaluations of new and emerging technologies and make recommendations regarding their suitability and possible implementation
- Maintain and document services in accordance with Trust systems
- Support and mentor team members as required for personal development and knowledge transfer
- Other activity from time to time as required to support the operation of Infrastructure Service’s
- Abide to the department and trusts policies and procedures
Communications and Working Relationships:
The role will require a proactive approach to working relationships and could entail working with any vested partner of South London and Maudsley NHS trust.
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This advert is for Junior Infrastructure and Cloud engineer with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £44,485 - £52,521 Per Annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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