Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619602

Salary Range: £47,430 - £61,124 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 January 2025

Hampshire County Council is one of the best performing local authorities in the country; as a forward-looking local authority, we provide high quality public services to over a million customers. Our IT teams are central to that success - building and delivering smart, fast and cost-effective solutions with a national reputation for IT excellence, innovation and value.

We require a Senior Infrastructure Consultant, to join our diverse and talented IT Infrastructure Delivery Team. With a strong technical background in IT infrastructure and networking, the successful candidate will be responsible for the technical delivery and critical support of IT solutions to meet business requirements, corporate strategies, and architectural standards.

Working across a range of enterprise technologies you will have Subject Matter Expertise in one or more of the following technologies, Microsoft 365 services, Power Platforms, Azure services, Virtualisation, Automation, Scripting, Windows Server and Networking (including Firewalls (Managing security policy, NATs and IPSec VPNs), Network switching and routing, Load balancing, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and Wireless).

You will be a trusted advisor to senior management teams, providing consultancy and guidance on IT strategies and solutions. You will promote awareness of IT policies, technologies, systems and processes. You will play a key role in the development of less experienced colleagues, giving direction, providing peer review, coaching and mentoring.

We are seeking a passionate individual who wants to move their career to the next level. You will work alongside high performing, motivated and supportive colleagues. If you are ready to move to a senior level or are already working at a senior position, then we would love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You:

We offer both a flexible working environment, competitive pension and annual leave entitlement, as well as great opportunities to enhance your existing skill set and knowledge. This role will be based at our Winchester offices, however as part of Hampshire County Council's Open Workplace Policy, the successful candidate can undertake the majority of their work at home.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Hampshire County Council and the rewards we can offer you.

Additional Information:

Senior Infrastructure Consultant Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to Non Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years in order for clearance to be obtained.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Chris Hammond, IT Manager on chris.2.hammond@hants.gov.uk