De Montfort University Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire
Maximum Salary: 38,784.00 GBP Minimum Salary: 32,080.00 GBP Application Closing Date: 13/11/2026 Main duties and responsibilities De Montfort University (DMU) is a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation, inclusion and excellent digital services. Following significant progress through its Digital Transformation Strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements that support students and staff across a modern, ambitious and evolving university community. Directorate The Digital and Technology Directorate plays a central role in transforming how the university delivers digital value. We are modernising our services through cloud adoption, reducing technical debt and developing a product-focused operating model. Our approach combines agile delivery with operational excellence, ensuring our services are resilient, secure and user focused. From AI and automation to collaboration, communications and cyber security, the Directorate is focused on delivering streamlined and future-ready services that support academic and professional excellence across DMU. The Role We are looking for a motivated and technically capable M365 Analyst to support, improve and develop the university's Microsoft 365 collaboration, communication and digital workplace services. This is a hands-on role that will help shape the digital experience of our students and staff. You will work with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams to support secure, reliable and user-centred Microsoft 365 services, while contributing to DMU's transformation towards a modern digital workplace. You will support and enhance services across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including collaboration and communication tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online and telephony services. The role also involves working with Microsoft Forms, Approvals, Bookings, Viva, Power Automate, the wider Power Platform, Microsoft Entra ID, security, governance and compliance solutions, and emerging AI technologies including Microsoft Copilot. Team Structure You will report to the Productivity and Collaboration Lead and work alongside colleagues supporting Microsoft 365, collaboration, communication and digital workplace services. You will also collaborate with Product teams, Information Security, technical specialists, key suppliers and stakeholders from across the university. The team supports collaboration, communication, automation and AI capabilities across the university and plays a key role in delivering DMU's digital transformation strategy. We promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development, providing opportunities to build expertise across Microsoft 365, automation, AI and modern workplace technologies. What You'll Be Doing This role supports and enhances Microsoft 365 services across the university, including SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Telephony. It involves implementing secure, user-centred solutions, supporting governance and compliance initiatives, contributing to service improvements and digital transformation projects, and working with stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital services while improving adoption, performance and user experience. About You You will have experience supporting and developing Microsoft 365 services within a large organisation, with strong knowledge of technologies including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Viva, Teams Telephony, Entra ID, Power Platform and Microsoft Copilot. You will also bring experience in security, compliance and governance, alongside strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills, with a focus on digital transformation and continuous improvement. Contact This role is hybrid, with an on-campus presence required for at least two days per week at our Leicester Campus.
Maximum Salary: 38,784.00 GBP Minimum Salary: 32,080.00 GBP Application Closing Date: 13/11/2026 Main duties and responsibilities De Montfort University (DMU) is a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation, inclusion and excellent digital services. Following significant progress through its Digital Transformation Strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements that support students and staff across a modern, ambitious and evolving university community. Directorate The Digital and Technology Directorate plays a central role in transforming how the university delivers digital value. We are modernising our services through cloud adoption, reducing technical debt and developing a product-focused operating model. Our approach combines agile delivery with operational excellence, ensuring our services are resilient, secure and user focused. From AI and automation to collaboration, communications and cyber security, the Directorate is focused on delivering streamlined and future-ready services that support academic and professional excellence across DMU. The Role We are looking for a motivated and technically capable M365 Analyst to support, improve and develop the university's Microsoft 365 collaboration, communication and digital workplace services. This is a hands-on role that will help shape the digital experience of our students and staff. You will work with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams to support secure, reliable and user-centred Microsoft 365 services, while contributing to DMU's transformation towards a modern digital workplace. You will support and enhance services across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including collaboration and communication tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online and telephony services. The role also involves working with Microsoft Forms, Approvals, Bookings, Viva, Power Automate, the wider Power Platform, Microsoft Entra ID, security, governance and compliance solutions, and emerging AI technologies including Microsoft Copilot. Team Structure You will report to the Productivity and Collaboration Lead and work alongside colleagues supporting Microsoft 365, collaboration, communication and digital workplace services. You will also collaborate with Product teams, Information Security, technical specialists, key suppliers and stakeholders from across the university. The team supports collaboration, communication, automation and AI capabilities across the university and plays a key role in delivering DMU's digital transformation strategy. We promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development, providing opportunities to build expertise across Microsoft 365, automation, AI and modern workplace technologies. What You'll Be Doing This role supports and enhances Microsoft 365 services across the university, including SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Telephony. It involves implementing secure, user-centred solutions, supporting governance and compliance initiatives, contributing to service improvements and digital transformation projects, and working with stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital services while improving adoption, performance and user experience. About You You will have experience supporting and developing Microsoft 365 services within a large organisation, with strong knowledge of technologies including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Viva, Teams Telephony, Entra ID, Power Platform and Microsoft Copilot. You will also bring experience in security, compliance and governance, alongside strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills, with a focus on digital transformation and continuous improvement. Contact This role is hybrid, with an on-campus presence required for at least two days per week at our Leicester Campus.
De Montfort University Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire
Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Analyst Leicester Hybrid - 2 days onsite The Digital and Technology Directorate at De Montfort University (DMU) is central to transforming how the university delivers digital value. We are modernising services through cloud adoption, reducing technical debt and implementing a product operating model that supports agile delivery and operational excellence. Our work spans AI, automation, endpoint management, cyber security and infrastructure modernisation, ensuring resilient, user-focused and future-ready digital services across DMU. The Role As a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Analyst, you will act as a technical subject matter expert across DMU's hybrid infrastructure. This includes public cloud services primarily Microsoft Azure and on-premises technologies such as Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtualisation, NetApp storage and a range of hybrid and security platforms. You will lead on designing and implementing hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions, including assessment and documentation of existing infrastructure landscapes. You will play a key role in DMU's early-stage cloud adoption journey, developing infrastructure roadmaps and guiding the transition to scalable, resilient and secure cloud platforms aligned with the university's digital transformation strategy. The role requires strong analytical capability, the ability to balance operational continuity with transformation, and a deep understanding of hybrid cloud principles, cloud security architectures and modern infrastructure technologies. You will be part of the Platforms and Connectivity team, working closely with IT Security, Architecture and Data colleagues across a diverse portfolio of technology projects. Key Responsibilities Act as a technical SME and administrator for DMU's hybrid infrastructure. Contribute significantly to the Cloud Adoption Strategy, including managing Azure workloads and assessing new and existing solutions. Design scalable, resilient cloud solutions and lead migration of legacy systems to modern platforms. Optimise hybrid cloud environments for cost, security and performance. Embed security-by-design principles and leverage security data to inform decision-making. Essential: Extensive experience designing and implementing hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions. Strong experience managing complex IT platforms (Windows/Linux, VMware, NetApp, security). Proficiency in modern infrastructure technologies including virtualisation, containerisation or serverless. Strong understanding of hybrid cloud, cloud security architectures and secure design principles. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Willingness to provide out-of-hours support when required. Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Desirable: Relevant public cloud certifications, ideally Microsoft Azure (AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305). Additional certifications (VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, IT Security). Experience with IaC (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and DevOps pipelines. Experience in higher education or similarly complex environments. To view the job description and person specification click here Application Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026
Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Analyst Leicester Hybrid - 2 days onsite The Digital and Technology Directorate at De Montfort University (DMU) is central to transforming how the university delivers digital value. We are modernising services through cloud adoption, reducing technical debt and implementing a product operating model that supports agile delivery and operational excellence. Our work spans AI, automation, endpoint management, cyber security and infrastructure modernisation, ensuring resilient, user-focused and future-ready digital services across DMU. The Role As a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Analyst, you will act as a technical subject matter expert across DMU's hybrid infrastructure. This includes public cloud services primarily Microsoft Azure and on-premises technologies such as Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtualisation, NetApp storage and a range of hybrid and security platforms. You will lead on designing and implementing hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions, including assessment and documentation of existing infrastructure landscapes. You will play a key role in DMU's early-stage cloud adoption journey, developing infrastructure roadmaps and guiding the transition to scalable, resilient and secure cloud platforms aligned with the university's digital transformation strategy. The role requires strong analytical capability, the ability to balance operational continuity with transformation, and a deep understanding of hybrid cloud principles, cloud security architectures and modern infrastructure technologies. You will be part of the Platforms and Connectivity team, working closely with IT Security, Architecture and Data colleagues across a diverse portfolio of technology projects. Key Responsibilities Act as a technical SME and administrator for DMU's hybrid infrastructure. Contribute significantly to the Cloud Adoption Strategy, including managing Azure workloads and assessing new and existing solutions. Design scalable, resilient cloud solutions and lead migration of legacy systems to modern platforms. Optimise hybrid cloud environments for cost, security and performance. Embed security-by-design principles and leverage security data to inform decision-making. Essential: Extensive experience designing and implementing hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions. Strong experience managing complex IT platforms (Windows/Linux, VMware, NetApp, security). Proficiency in modern infrastructure technologies including virtualisation, containerisation or serverless. Strong understanding of hybrid cloud, cloud security architectures and secure design principles. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Willingness to provide out-of-hours support when required. Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Desirable: Relevant public cloud certifications, ideally Microsoft Azure (AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305). Additional certifications (VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, IT Security). Experience with IaC (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and DevOps pipelines. Experience in higher education or similarly complex environments. To view the job description and person specification click here Application Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026
