Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer

The Role:A position has been created due to an expansion into new territories.We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer who has a good track-record in working within a flexible environment and is willing to work across multiple project areas utilizing different skill sets, specifically in a Microsoft Azure environment with some Linux server experience.You'll be responsible for working within the existing team taking on day to day management and build of the Azure environment. Experience of network trouble shooting would also be an advantage.The ideal candidate will be able to work closely within a small, focused team, but will be given some autonomy to grow and expand the role. We encourage our staff to come forward with new ideas to improve business processes in a continuous improvement environment. In doing so, as we get to know you and you get to know the business, we find the right fit and role for everyone. LocationAbacus are in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside but operate a flexible working environment and we are fully open to accommodating a work from home environment.SkillsAbacus is a small business and as such this is a varied role, requiring the successful candidate to work and think outside the box. The right candidate should have as many of the following skill set as possible: -RequiredThe following items are core requirements from any candidate:Azure cloud hosting experienceLinux Server exposureA good understanding of network topographiesDesirableThe following items are desirable experience:Ansible scriptingPatch management best practicesSecurity and risk managementBackup and system reportingSystem designFault diagnosis toolsPersonal SkillsThe ideal candidate must be able to work within a small team with some degree of autonomy and should be able to present new ideas and solutions as required. They should also be able to demonstrate:-excellent problem solving and communication skills the ability to implement and manage change in the business excellent reasoning, analytical skillsa willingness to learn, improve and adapt in a unique environmentbeing personally energetic, dynamic, positive, enthusiastic and possess the ability to think laterally and act through reasoned decision makingSummaryAll-in-all this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing environment; a company that offers a professional and fast-paced technology-rich working environment.