1. Interim Infrastructure Specialist | 3 Month Contract | Birmingham | Inside IR35
2. AzureAD | Group Policy | Office365 | InTune | Autopilot | Networking
About Our Client
3. Our client is a well-established, Birmingham-based organisation operating within a complex, multi-site environment. They are currently undertaking a significant digital and infrastructure maturity programme, modernising their technology estate with a strong focus on Microsoft cloud technologies, security, and end-user experience.
4. Working within a small but highly collaborative ICT team, you will support the delivery of key initiatives across a hybrid (on-prem and Azure) infrastructure, in a business where reliability, security, and efficiency are critical.
Job Description
This is a hands-on Interim Infrastructure Specialist role with a strong emphasis on endpoint management, identity, and cloud-first transformation.Key responsibilities include:
5. Conducting a full discovery and assessment of the current infrastructure estate across Entra ID, Intune, Group Policy, and patching
6. Leading the rationalisation of Group Policy and developing a structured migration roadmap to Intune
7. Enhancing and optimising Autopilot deployments, including defining and validating a standard build process
8. Reviewing and strengthening the Microsoft Entra environment, including Conditional Access, identity security, and privileged access
9. Improving workstation patch management, including update rings, compliance reporting, and user impact considerations
10. Auditing application registrations, permissions, and group structures within Microsoft Entra
11. Developing clear, reusable documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
12. Supporting knowledge transfer and producing a comprehensive handover at the end of the engagement
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, delivery-focused Interim Infrastructure Specialist with strong experience in modern Microsoft environments. You will bring:
13. Proven experience in a hands-on Infrastructure / Endpoint / EUC role
14. Strong technical expertise in:Microsoft Intune & AutopilotMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Group Policy design, analysis, and migration
15. Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem and cloud)
16. Strong understanding of Conditional Access, identity governance, and endpoint compliance
17. Experience designing or improving patch management strategies
18. Ability to produce clear technical documentation and work autonomously in a project-led environment
Desirable:
19. Experience delivering GPO-to-Intune transformation projects
20. Exposure to high-availability or regulated environments
21. Experience working alongside MSPs or third-party providers
What's on Offer
22. Day rate circa £400 per day (Inside IR35)
23. Initial 3 month contract with likely extensions
24. Opportunity to play a key role in a meaningful infrastructure transformation programme
25. High level of ownership and autonomy across critical workstreams
26. Birmingham-based role with potential for some flexibility depending on project needs