At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a critical transformation programme in modern endpoint management and identity security.
- Company: Established Birmingham-based organisation focused on digital and infrastructure maturity.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, potential contract extensions, and high ownership of projects.
- Other info: Collaborative ICT team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Play a key role in meaningful infrastructure transformation with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience in Microsoft environments, particularly Intune, Autopilot, and Entra ID.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a hands-on interim Infrastructure Specialist to support a critical transformation programme focused on modern endpoint management, identity security, and operational maturity. This short-term contract will focus on Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft Entra, and Group Policy optimisation within a hybrid environment.
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. 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.
This is a hands-on interim Infrastructure Specialist role with a strong emphasis on endpoint management, identity, and cloud-first transformation.
- Conducting a full discovery and assessment of the current infrastructure estate across Entra ID, Intune, Group Policy, and patching
- Leading the rationalisation of Group Policy and developing a structured migration roadmap to Intune
- Enhancing and optimising Autopilot deployments, including defining and validating a standard build process
- Reviewing and strengthening the Microsoft Entra environment, including Conditional Access, identity security, and privileged access
- Improving workstation patch management, including update rings, compliance reporting, and user impact considerations
- Auditing application registrations, permissions, and group structures within Microsoft Entra
- Developing clear, reusable documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Supporting knowledge transfer and producing a comprehensive handover at the end of the engagement
The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, delivery-focused interim Infrastructure Specialist with strong experience in modern Microsoft environments. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a hands-on Infrastructure / Endpoint / EUC role
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Microsoft Intune & Autopilot
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Group Policy design, analysis, and migration
- Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem and cloud)
- Strong understanding of Conditional Access, identity governance, and endpoint compliance
- Experience designing or improving patch management strategies
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and work autonomously in a project-led environment
Desirable:
- Experience delivering GPO-to-Intune transformation projects
- Exposure to high-availability or regulated environments
- Experience working alongside MSPs or third-party providers
Job Offer:
- Day rate circa £400 per day (Inside IR35)
- Initial 3-month contract with likely extensions
- Opportunity to play a key role in a meaningful infrastructure transformation programme
- High level of ownership and autonomy across critical workstreams
- Birmingham-based role with potential for some flexibility depending on project needs
Interim Infrastructure Specialist employer: Michael Page Sales
Join a well-established Birmingham-based organisation that prioritises innovation and collaboration within a dynamic ICT team. As an Interim Infrastructure Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a significant digital transformation programme, enhancing your skills in modern Microsoft technologies while enjoying a supportive work culture that values employee growth and autonomy. With competitive day rates and the potential for contract extensions, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a lasting impact in a critical infrastructure project.
