3rd line engineer

Location: 4 days working from home / 1 in the office - Would still need to be within a 45 minute commute of Luton About Us: The company is a software house dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to varied public and private sector clients. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior 3rd Line Engineer to join our dynamic team. Role Overview: As a Senior 3rd Line Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, configuring, and maintaining our network infrastructure while ensuring optimal performance and reliability. You will be responsible for managing modern Hyper-V clusters, configuring cloud services such as Office365 and Microsoft Azure, and overseeing Microsoft Active Directory user management. Key Responsibilities: * Design and configure network infrastructure, including VLANs, routing, switch configuration, and working with network suppliers for MPLS and similar networks. * Set up and manage modern Hyper-V clusters, including Switch Embedded Teaming and virtual networking. * Configure and manage Office365 cloud services to meet organizational needs. * Manage Microsoft Azure services, including configuration and maintenance. * Oversee Microsoft Active Directory users, groups, and computers, ensuring security and accessibility. Requirements: * Significant experience in designing and configuring networks, including VLANs, routing, switch configuration, and working with network suppliers for MPLS and similar networks. * Good experience in setting up and managing modern Hyper-V clusters, including Switch Embedded Teaming and virtual networking. * Proficiency in Office365 cloud configuration and management. * Experience with Microsoft Azure configuration and management. * Strong background in managing Microsoft Active Directory users, groups, and computers. Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, MCSE, or similar. * Experience with other virtualization platforms such as VMware. * Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation tasks. Why Join Us: * Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Career growth and development opportunities. * Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise. If you are passionate about technology and have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume. Join us in driving innovation and delivering excellence. The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Please be aware the company does not have a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor a work permit at this point in the process