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Infrastructure Manager.

Dains are recruiting an experienced and strategic Infrastructure Manager, to join our highly successful IT team.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Birmingham

Our recent acquisitions create a fast-paced and exciting place to work! You will be working across the whole Dains Group, giving you exposure to different service needs that will allow you to support the realisation of our cloud 1st strategy.

Why Dains

Ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size, Dains is the fastest-growing firm within the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 650 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role as Infrastructure Manager

As Infrastructure Manager, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our technology landscape. Your expertise in deploying Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions will be instrumental in optimizing our systems and ensuring seamless operations across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

  • Solution Design: You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions using Microsoft 365 and Azure

 

  • Infrastructure Deployment: You will lead the deployment of Microsoft 365 and Azure services, ensuring high availability and security across the entire Dains Group

 

  • Migration Strategies: You will develop and execute migration plans for existing applications and data to Microsoft 365 and Azure and ensure all migrations across the business are carried out to a high standard

 

  • Performance Optimization:  You will analyse the root cause of any issues and address any inefficiencies of system performance to help improve the delivery of the IT infrastructure

 

  • Governance and Compliance: You must adhere to best practices, security protocols, and industry standards

 

  • Vendor Management: You must build strong relationships with vendors and work closely with them to evaluate and select appropriate solutions to any issues identified during root cause analysis

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Attributes

  • You will have strong experience and knowledge of Azure and Microsoft 365

  • You will have a confident but approachable manner

  • You will be able to build strong and effective relationships externally with customers and stakeholders

  • Present effective relationships with the IT team and wider Dains teams

  • You should actively showcase resilience and be confident in taking on new challenges

  • Present confidence in influencing and persuasion skills

  • You will be able to show flexibility and motivation

  • Have a structured and organised approach to work

Our commitment to you

Benefits
25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays)
Buy and sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Greener care scheme
Group staff pension scheme
Life assurance
Hybrid Working
Wellbeing refreshements
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Where this role is based

Birmingham

Head Office 2 Chamberlain Square Paradise Circus Birmingham B3 3AX

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0121 200 7900

birmingham@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.