Senior Technical Services Analyst (Maternity cover) London or Weymouth based
We’re the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK.
By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.
THE ROLE:
As a Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst, you will play a key role in maintaining and evolving New Look’s core technology infrastructure across stores, distribution centres, cloud platforms and corporate services. You will ensure services remain secure, resilient and scalable, while providing expert 3rd line support, leading major incident resolution, and driving impactful infrastructure changes and service improvements.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
You will work closely with the Service Desk, End User Compute and other IT Service teams to provide 3rd line operational support.
- You will take the technical lead on P1 and P2 incidents, co-ordinating technical activity within the required resolver teams.
- You will lead the process of impact assessing and planning IT infrastructure changes and service improvements and will then implement or oversee technical implementation, test and monitor required changes in line with agreed plans.
- You will be considered the subject matter expert on server, storage and cloud infrastructure, being known as the go-to person for complex and technical issues
- Maintaining IT infrastructure support technical documentation & defining the technical standards the rest of the team need to delivery.
- Own and support the day-to-day operation of the Microsoft 365 platform, ensuring availability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain and enhance hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments, including Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, Always On VPN, Citrix, SQL Server, Managed File Transfer, backup solutions, patching, and monitoring platforms.
- Drive automation and operational efficiency through scripting and tooling, primarily leveraging PowerShell and Microsoft Intune.
- Administer core infrastructure services spanning physical and virtual environments, including compute, storage, and hypervisors (VMware and Hyper-V).
- Support infrastructure lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patching, certificate management, and platform optimisation.
- Manage and support the end-user computing (EUC) estate via MECM and Intune, ensuring secure provisioning, policy compliance, and software deployment.
- Log, triage, and resolve incidents within agreed SLAs; perform root cause analysis; and implement preventative measures to improve service reliability.
- Support ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes to restore service quickly, reduce repeat issues, and maintain operational stability.
- Work closely with cybersecurity and service desk teams to maintain secure, compliant, and resilient operations.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota to support business-critical services.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- ITIL Foundation
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Strong working knowledge of core enterprise technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Entra ID, Windows Server and desktop operating systems, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, and infrastructure management services
- Experience with enterprise storage and backup solutions (e.g., IBM, Cohesity) and associated data protection strategies.
- Proven ability to manage and support both physical server infrastructure and virtualisation platforms, including Hyper-V and VMware.
- Hands-on experience with Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions and secure file protocols (FTPS/SFTP), including configuration and automation of file transfer workflows.
- Experience with MECM (Config Manager) & Endpoint Manager (Intune)
- Experience with Active Directory Policy (Group Policy) Administration
- Basic Networking skills
- Familiarity with monitoring, automation tools and Powershell.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with Enterprise Anti-Virus solutions
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:
- 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
- Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
- Private pension scheme
- Profit related bonus scheme
- Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
- Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
- All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
- Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
- Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)
- Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
- Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
- We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust
Why New Look?
We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values.
We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals.
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.
Please ensure that your CV is in simple format e.g. Microsoft Word when applying using your CV to ensure smooth application process
Skills Required
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- ITIL Foundation certification
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Entra ID
- Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and desktop operating systems
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Strong working knowledge of SQL Server and infrastructure management services
- Experience with enterprise storage and backup solutions, such as IBM or Cohesity
- Experience supporting physical server infrastructure and virtualization platforms, including Hyper-V and VMware
- Hands-on experience with Managed File Transfer solutions and FTPS/SFTP
- Experience with MECM Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune Endpoint Manager
- Experience administering Active Directory Group Policy
- Basic networking skills
- Familiarity with monitoring and automation tools and PowerShell
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with enterprise anti-virus solutions
What We Do
New Look is a UK-based feel-good fashion brand and omnichannel womenswear retailer. It makes style accessible and fun for customers, serving more than 10 million loyal customers through hundreds of UK stores and its online shop. The company operates across physical retail and digital channels, with a leading position in womenswear and a focus on accessible, trend-led clothing for women aged 18 to 44.
