Systems Infrastructure Analyst

We are looking for a Systems Infrastructure Analyst to join our experienced team providing support to the business. The IT department consists of 12 people., * Ensure all systems and applications are continuously improved and meet the evolving needs of the firm.

• Understand and know the Microsoft Office/Windows roadmap and the required architecture to deliver an optimum user experience. Understand how this will evolve over time and identify and mitigate risks that could impact user experience in the future.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade, migrate to SaaS or fully replace systems that are not meeting service or business expectations.
• Effective problem management of platform issues.
• Ensuring security best practices are adhered to.
• Documentation of Technical solutions and the creation of bibles and How to documents.
• Maintain existing Windows Server infrastructure along with VMWare and Networking equipment.
• This is not an exhaustive list. The post-holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the overall purpose and level of the role and as the needs of the business change over time.

We would like someone who will possess working knowledge of AD, Azure AD and VMWare along with use of Intune, and has direct experience of managing a 365 tenancy, including setup and security. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional services environment, ideally in a law firm.

Venner Shipley is a leading European full service intellectual property law firm. Our team of patent, design and trade mark attorneys, alongside our IP litigation and licencing team work with clients across a wide range of industries including major international corporations, global brands universities and SMEs. With a total headcount of over 230, including 46 partners, we operate across seven UK offices - in London, Cambridge, Guildford, Manchester, Tunbridge Wells, Bristol and Oxford - as well as in Munich and Madrid.