Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Northampton
Working structure: Hybrid (2 days remote)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our client is looking for a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join their expanding IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring secure, highly available cloud infrastructure operations while supporting major cloud migration and digital transformation projects.
The ideal candidate will have a project-focused mindset, with a strong desire to scope out and deliver new infrastructure projects, while ensuring secure, highly available cloud operations and supporting major digital transformation initiatives.
The Role:
Oversee the operations and continuous improvement of secure cloud and IT systems, platforms, servers, and networks.
Plan, configure, and manage cloud migrations in Microsoft Azure with a strong focus on security, efficiency, and cost optimization (FinOps).
Provide 3rd Line technical support and act as an escalation point for the wider IT support team.
Lead on projects including MS Exchange, Active Directory, and SharePoint migrations to Azure.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, offering technical guidance for ongoing development and transformation projects.
Ensure robust data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, Build, Configure, and administer Azure Cloud
Build, Configure, Deploy, and Administer Cisco Meraki
Install, maintain, and upgrade IT infrastructure across cloud environments.Monitor and optimize Azure systems, ensuring cost-effective cloud management.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents and problems.
Deploy new technologies and support cloud-based telephony and virtual networking projects.
Create and maintain detailed IT systems documentation.
Mentor junior team members and ensure a culture of knowledge-sharing within the team.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Strong hands on experience with both Azure and Cisco Meraki
Strong experience with Windows Server, Exchange Server (Hybrid setups), and Active Directory management (Hybrid).
Proven track record in Azure Administration, migrations, and integration services (APIM, Service Bus).
Working knowledge of Office 365, Cisco Networking, and security best practices for cloud and network infrastructure.
Familiarity with ITIL service management standards and FinOps practices for cloud cost control.
Experience with backup, disaster recovery solutions, and cloud security frameworks.
Exposure to PowerPlatform technologies (PowerApps, PowerAutomate), DevOps, SQL, and SharePoint.
Microsoft Azure Certified (Desirable)
What’s on Offer:
Work on high-impact infrastructure and cloud transformation projects.
Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the technical direction of the cloud environment.
Hybrid working model, providing flexibility and autonomy.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
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