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Our client is seeking a skilled Microsoft-focused Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT team. The IT Department provides and supports all core technology services across the environment, ensuring systems are secure, resilient and capable of supporting users and operational delivery. This is a hands-on technical role supporting and developing the Clients Microsoft infrastructure across Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. You will help ensure our systems remain secure, resilient and high performing, while contributing to the continued development of our cloud services.
Job Responsibility:
Design, implement and support Azure infrastructure and associated cloud services
Contribute to the design and architecture development of the Clients Microsoft cloud and hybrid infrastructure
Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID)
Lead endpoint management using Microsoft Intune (Autopilot, compliance policies, device configuration and update management)
Support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, including Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles
Contribute to cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives
Manage Infrastructure security, including patching, vulnerability remediation and Microsoft Defender controls
Support the investigation and remediation of security incidents relating to Microsoft cloud and identity platforms
Maintain and test backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes
Monitor health, resilience and capacity, recommending improvements as appropriate
Maintain SSL certificates, domain registrations and related services
Work with external suppliers to support infrastructure services and project delivery
Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and infrastructure standards
Contribute to the development and maintenance of infrastructure policies and procedures
Provide 3rd line support for complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure issues
Support compliance with relevant security and data protection frameworks, including Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidance where applicable
Requirements:
Strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure (IaaS, networking, security and monitoring)
Excellent knowledge of identity and access management, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoint environments using Intune
Practical understanding of security best practice, including Conditional Access, Defender and Zero Trust principles
Experience operating within hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery testing processes
Good understanding of core networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, firewalls, secure connectivity)
PowerShell or automation experience to improve efficiency and consistency
Experience supporting high availability, resilience and performance optimisation within cloud environments
Experience operating at 2nd/3rd line support level within an enterprise infrastructure environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and methodical approach
Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500 or other relevant Azure/Microsoft security certifications
Experience contributing to cloud migration or infrastructure modernisation programmes
Experience working within an educational environment
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO-aligned standards
Nice to have:
Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500 or other relevant Azure/Microsoft security certifications
Experience contributing to cloud migration or infrastructure modernisation programmes
Experience working within an educational environment
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO-aligned standards
What we offer:
28 days holiday
3 days reserved for Christmas shut down
Additional day's holiday in lieu for bank holidays worked during school term