Available now  ·  London & Remote

Infrastructure &
cloud engineering
that goes deep.

Xalan Ltd provides senior-level infrastructure, Azure cloud, and 3rd line escalation expertise to businesses that cannot afford to have things go wrong — with deep technical knowledge, fast response, and no unnecessary layers.

20+
Years hands-on
3rd line
Escalation depth
FS & Legal
Regulated sectors
On-site
Or fully remote
Financial Services
Legal Sector
MCSE · MCITP ×5 · MCTS ×9
Microsoft Gold Partner
Enhanced DBS Cleared
SC Clearance Obtainable
About

The engineer your team escalates to

Xalan is a senior infrastructure and cloud consultancy with over 20 years of experience as the final technical escalation point in complex, high-stakes environments.

The background spans Financial Services, Legal, and enterprise MSP environments — places where downtime costs real money and infrastructure has to be right. Xalan operates at senior and lead engineer level throughout, handling the problems that others cannot resolve.

Work is taken on selectively to ensure full focus and quality on every engagement. Engagements range from short project sprints to long-term monthly retainers, with a direct, senior-level approach from first conversation through to delivery.

🏅
MCSE: Private Cloud · MCSA ×3 · MCITP ×5 · MCTS ×9 Deep Microsoft infrastructure certification across Windows Server, virtualisation, enterprise administration, and private cloud
🏢
Former Microsoft Gold Partner Gold competencies across Datacenter, Hosting, Identity & Access, Intelligent Systems, and more — reflecting a high standard of Microsoft expertise and client delivery
🌐
CCENT · CompTIA Linux+ · LPIC-1 · EUCIP Core Networking, Linux, and European IT professional certifications covering the full infrastructure stack
🔐
Enhanced DBS Cleared · SC Clearance obtainable Suitable for regulated, sensitive, and government-adjacent engagements
📚
BCS Level 4 IT Systems Specialist (EQF) British Computer Society vocational qualification · Azure certifications currently in progress
What we do

Services

Project work and retainer support — all delivered at senior engineer level from day one.

☁️
Azure Cloud Migration & Setup
Azure IaaS provisioning, Entra ID and hybrid identity, Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, and Microsoft 365 deployment or migration — planned and executed properly.
Azure IaaSEntra IDM365Hybrid AD
🔧
3rd Line Escalation & Contract Cover
Senior engineer cover for businesses between permanent hires, or handling a peak. The problems other engineers leave open. On-site or remote, available at short notice.
Windows ServerLinuxVMwareHyper-V
🔍
Infrastructure Audit & Health Check
A thorough review of servers, networking, backup, and security — written up in plain English with a prioritised action plan. Useful before a project, a move, or a funding round.
SecurityBackupNetworkingWritten report
⚙️
Kubernetes & Container Platforms
Multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments on AKS and EKS, Terraform infrastructure as code, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD GitOps, Istio service mesh, and progressive delivery with Flagger.
KubernetesTerraformArgo CDIstio
🛡️
Security & Vulnerability Review
Firewall deployment and hardening (Fortinet, Cisco, Zscaler), vulnerability scanning and remediation, SIEM implementation, and a clear report of what needs fixing and in what order.
FortinetZscalerWazuh · ELKNessus
🖥️
Virtualisation & Citrix
VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS/vSAN, Hyper-V clustering, Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps & Desktops, XenApp, NetScaler, and FSLogix — design, deployment, and ongoing management.
VMwareHyper-VCitrix CloudFSLogix

Monthly Retainer Support

Fixed monthly fee. Predictable cost, senior-level support from engineers who know your systems. No call-out charges, no hidden costs, and no being passed around a helpdesk.

Essentials
£300/mo
Up to 4 hrs
Standard
£750/mo
Up to 10 hrs
Priority
£1,500/mo
Up to 20 hrs
Process

How an engagement works

Simple, direct, and with no unnecessary steps between the first conversation and work starting.

Initial enquiry
Drop us an email outlining what the business needs. We'll respond promptly with an honest assessment of whether we can help.
Scope & proposal
A clear written outline of the work, timeline, and cost. Fixed-price where possible — no ambiguity about what is and is not included.
Fast start
Work begins quickly. For retainer clients, the first session is used to understand the existing environment in detail.
Delivery & handover
Everything documented. No black boxes. The business understands what was done and how the systems work when the engagement ends.
Experience

Sectors & environments

Regulated, high-pressure environments where infrastructure reliability is not optional — that is where this experience was built.

🏛️
Financial Services & Legal
Extensive experience supporting infrastructure in regulated Financial Services and Legal environments — where compliance, audit trails, and zero tolerance for downtime are non-negotiable. Comfortable with the governance, change control, and security standards these sectors demand.
Regulated environments · ITIL · CAB · On-call
🏢
Professional Services
Accountancy practices, consultancies, IFAs, and other professional services firms — typically under-served by large MSPs and well suited to the responsive, senior-level support Xalan provides. Strong understanding of the reliability and security expectations these businesses have.
Accountancy · IFA · Consultancy · SME
☁️
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Multi-cloud platform engineering across Azure and AWS — AKS and EKS Kubernetes, Terraform, GitOps, Istio, progressive delivery, and observability stacks including ELK, Wazuh, and Grafana.
Multi-cloud · Kubernetes · IaC
🔌
MSP & Multi-client Environments
Multiple MSP placements managing complex, diverse client estates simultaneously — broad platform knowledge, rapid context-switching, and the ability to get to grips with an unfamiliar environment fast.
Fast start · Broad platform coverage
Credentials

Certifications & qualifications

Full certificate portfolio available at alantamm.co.uk

MCSE: Private Cloud
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert — private cloud infrastructure design and deployment
Microsoft
MCSA ×3
Windows Server 2008 · Windows 7 · Windows 8 — core server and desktop infrastructure
Microsoft
MCITP ×5
Enterprise Administrator · Server Administrator · Virtualisation Administrator · Enterprise Desktop Administrator · Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Microsoft
MCTS ×9
Active Directory · Network Infrastructure · Application Infrastructure · Virtualisation · SCVMM · Windows 7/8 and more
Microsoft
CCENT · Linux+ · LPIC-1
Cisco networking foundations · CompTIA Linux+ · LPI Linux Professional — covering networking and Linux infrastructure
Cisco · CompTIA · LPI
BCS Level 4 · EUCIP Core
BCS IT Systems Specialist at EQF Level 4 · European Computer Driving Licence IT professional certification
BCS · CEPIS
Get in touch

Let's talk about what you need

Whether it's short-notice contract cover, a specific project, or exploring a monthly retainer — send an email and we'll come back to you promptly with a straightforward response.

MSP & agency partners Xalan is open to white-label delivery and sub-contract arrangements with MSPs and IT agencies. NDA and non-solicitation agreements respected as standard. Get in touch directly.

Available now

Currently taking on new work

Based in London (SE/E, Zone 2). Available for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote engagements across the UK.

Contract day rate and retainer pricing discussed on enquiry — no fixed rate card, as scope varies.

Location London SE/E · Zone 2
Remote work Yes — fully supported
IR35 Inside or outside
Start Fast start available
Email response Same working day