Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)
A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its technology team, supporting and developing a modern Microsoft cloud and hybrid environment. The IT function delivers secure, resilient and high-performing services that underpin core operational and user-facing systems. This is a hands‑on technical role with a strong focus on Azure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms.
Your New Role
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing support of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and related cloud services. You will contribute to the development of cloud and hybrid architecture, ensuring systems remain secure, available and scalable.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
- Administration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Entra ID.
- Ownership of modern endpoint management through Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, compliance policies and device configuration.
- Support for hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, applying Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles.
- Active role in cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives.
- Security focus, including patching, vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Defender tooling and investigation of cloud and identity‑related security incidents.
- Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, performance monitoring and resilience.
- Certificate and domain management and coordination with third‑party suppliers.
- Production of clear technical documentation, contribution to infrastructure standards and policies, and senior‑level support for complex issues.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
To be successful, you will have strong hands‑on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, security and monitoring. You will have excellent knowledge of identity and access management using Active Directory and Entra ID, with experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoints through Intune. A solid understanding of security best practice is essential, particularly around Conditional Access, Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender.
You will also have experience operating in hybrid environments, a good working knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, and core networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, firewalls and secure connectivity. PowerShell or automation skills will be advantageous, as will experience supporting high availability and performance optimisation in cloud platforms. Strong communication skills and experience at second or third line support within an enterprise environment are also important.
Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑104 or AZ‑500 would be beneficial, as would exposure to cloud migration programmes, infrastructure modernisation and working with security or compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.
What You’ll Get in Return
Starting salary of £50,000 (with flexibility for the right candidate), annual leave starting at 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (including 3 days to be taken over the Christmas period).
11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, subsidised lunches, free or heavily discounted access to the organisation’s sports and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on modern technology, security and continuous improvement, providing genuine scope to develop your cloud and infrastructure expertise.
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