Senior Infrastructure Engineer
(Contract) – Outside IR35
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Overview
We are supporting Nando's on a key infrastructure transformation programme focused on isolating legacy data centre environments and transitioning to modern, cloud-managed platforms.
This role will be instrumental in identifying and removing dependencies on on-premise services, reconfiguring endpoints, and ensuring a smooth transition to modern identity and device management solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse and remove application dependencies on legacy on-prem services (e.g. Active Directory, file shares, legacy authentication, VPN reliance)
* Support the isolation of Data Centre and Core Server environments
* Reconfigure endpoints (laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices) via MDM platforms such as Intune
* Remove or remediate legacy configurations including GPOs, login scripts, certificates, VPN profiles, and authentication methods
* Execute configuration changes using PowerShell, MDM, and automation tooling
* Uninstall legacy applications and validate compatibility with target environments
* Identify and resolve undocumented or hidden dependencies ahead of service decommissioning
* Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to validate decommissioning readiness
* Ensure endpoints and services are successfully transitioned to cloud-managed environments and modern identity providers
Core Skills (Priority Order)
* Experience with Okta (exposure to OAG desirable)
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Intune and Azure
* Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience
* Good understanding of networking fundamentals
* Working knowledge of SQL
Experience Required
* Proven experience delivering infrastructure transformation or migration programmes
* Strong background in modern endpoint management and cloud identity integration
* Experience removing legacy enterprise dependencies and supporting decommissioning activities
* Ability to work independently within a contract environment
Summary
This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant modernisation initiative at Nando's, working across legacy decommissioning and cloud adoption. The role offers a good balance of hands-on technical work and strategic impact within a well-defined programme.