IT Systems Engineer (Azure), Salisbury/Hybrid £45K-£60K (Current BPSS & SC or eligible to undertake SC clearance is essential- 5 years UK residency) Due to remote location own transport is essential This role is commutable from Devizes, Basingstoke, Andover, Bath, Amesbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough. This is a cloud focused infrastructure role primarily supporting Microsoft Azure cloud and is part of the Technology Operations team within the I&T Department. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, with a focus on security, stability and scalability of services to meet business needs. What You’ll Do: * Design and deploy secure, scalable, and resilient Azure infrastructure and services. * Manage and Administer Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security services. * Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates * Monitor performance and availability of cloud services * Implement and enforce security best practices, policies, and compliance in cloud deployments. * Implement patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening processes. * Assist in the migration of workloads from on-premises to Azure. * Implement and maintain robust disaster recovery and backup strategies across all Azure environments. * Keep up to date with Azure innovations and propose opportunities for continuous improvement. * Ensure compliance with standards including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST frameworks. What You’ll Need * 3 years of experience working in cloud environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) * ITIL v4 Foundation * Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Active Directory * Azure Key Vault, Azure Security Centre, Azure Policy * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Redhat OpenShift or other container services * Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and automation * Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VPN, DNS, firewalls, load balancers) * Understanding of cloud identity, access control, and security (RBAC, MFA, conditional access) * Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools * Proficient in Microsoft operating systems and applications, including Windows Server 2016 to 2025, Windows 11, Microsoft Office 365. * Strong knowledge and experience in Service Management / Service Desk tools to capture, manage, resolve and report on IT Service tickets (incidents, requests, problems, etc.) * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability * Excellent communication and documentation skills * Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all