Manager, Infrastructure, Engineering & Architecture (remote)
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Position Title: Manager, Infrastructure, Engineering & Architecture
Contract: Interim / Contractor
Reports to: Head of Technology
Our Firm:
Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation. Learn more at:www.sterlingtonlaw.com.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Manager of Infrastructure, Engineering & Architecture to take full ownership of a fragmented and underperforming IT estate. This is a critical role for a candidate who thrives in challenging environments, is confident rearchitecting legacy systems, and can deliver measurable improvements in performance, security, and stability.
You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a small team of engineers, leading the modernization of infrastructure platforms, enforcing technical policies, and delivering a scalable and secure cloud-first environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure, VDI, networking, and security, and will be comfortable operating with minimal direction.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of all infrastructure services, including cloud, on-prem, network, endpoints, and user platforms.
* Lead the assessment, rearchitecture, and remediation of inherited infrastructure issues to establish a modern, secure, and reliable baseline.
* Define and implement enterprise-wide technical standards, documentation, and operating procedures across infrastructure and endpoint management.
* Manage and optimize a hybrid Microsoft Azure environment, including conditional access policies, identity management, and security controls.
* Lead the design, performance tuning, and support of VDI environments (e.g. Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, or VMware Horizon).
* Ensure consistent and secure operation of all networking infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and WAN connectivity.
* Establish clear monitoring, patching, and incident response processes aligned with best practice and regulatory expectations.
* Develop and deliver infrastructure roadmaps, collaborating with application, security, and service teams to support business goals.
* Manage relationships with external vendors, MSPs, and tooling providers as required.
Required Experience
* Strong experience remediating, rearchitecting, and stabilizing poorly implemented or neglected infrastructure.
* Demonstrated leadership in hybrid or cloud-first environments using Microsoft Azure (ARM, conditional access, RBAC, policy, cost control).
* Proficiency in building and managing VDI platforms, ensuring performance, resilience, and user adoption.
* Deep understanding of networking, including Layer 2/3, firewall rule sets, VPNs, SD-WAN, and DNS/DHCP services.
* Strong security mindset with hands-on experience in endpoint hardening, patching, device compliance, and access controls.
* Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code and automation using PowerShell, Terraform, or equivalent tools.
* Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive accountability, and embed a proactive support culture.
Desirable Skills
* Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-500) or equivalent cloud infrastructure credentials.
* Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or vendor equivalents.
* Familiarity with identity federation, SSO, and device compliance within Microsoft 365 environments.
* Experience with toolsets including Azure Monitor, Sentinel, Intune, Fortinet, Cisco, and backup/DR platforms.
* Comfortable operating in regulated or multi-site environments with varied technical maturity.
Candidate Profile
* Hands-on and delivery-oriented, with a proven ability to solve complex infrastructure challenges quickly and effectively.
* Excellent communicator who can work across technical and non-technical teams and articulate infrastructure strategy to senior stakeholders.
* Strong documentation habits and a clear focus on building resilient, supportable environments.
* Thrives in high-change, low-structure settings where initiative and technical leadership are essential.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Law Practice
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