Infrastructure and cloud engineer (VNOPS22)

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint an Infrastructure and Cloud engineer to join our school, a school of great character, to start as soon as possible.

This role focuses on leading the school’s transition to cloud infrastructure, ensuring system security, and modernising IT systems. The engineer manages Microsoft 365, Azure, and networking systems, oversees projects related to virtual infrastructure, CCTV, and MDM platforms, and provides technical expertise for system improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in IT, Networking, or a related field, with CCNA or equivalent certification. They have proven experience managing enterprise-level cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, along with extensive expertise in network management, security, VPNs, and firewalls. A security-focused mindset and experience with MDM platforms, including Microsoft Intune and JAMF, are essential.

We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.  The salary for the role is circa £50,000 depending on skills experience and knowledge. To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage, careers with character or email hr@exeterschool.org.uk to arrange a telephone discussion.

The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 10 April 2025 with interviews scheduled for Tuesday 29 April 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance. 

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.