At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise hybrid IT infrastructure, focusing on cloud-first strategies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation driving digital transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cloud technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Working type: Hybrid - three days a week onsite
- Hours of work: Full time - 37.5
The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and continual improvement of the organisation's hybrid IT infrastructure, leading the delivery of a cloud-first strategy across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and core on premise platforms.
The role ensures infrastructure services are secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective, while supporting innovation and enabling the organisation's wider digital transformation objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own, administer, and optimise Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services
- Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) adoption
- Lead cloud migrations, deployments, and modernisation initiatives
- Monitor and improve performance, security, and cost efficiency
- Maintain core on-premise infrastructure including servers, storage, and networking
- Ensure seamless hybrid connectivity between on-premise and cloud environments
- Manage Windows Server and core services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Networking & Connectivity
- Support LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls, and VPN connectivity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex connectivity issues across hybrid environments.
- Ensure secure and reliable access to services
- Security, Resilience & Compliance
- Implement and maintain security best practices across all platforms
- Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
- Support compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
- Drive improvements in identity security, patching, and threat protection
- Service Delivery & Support
- Provide 2nd/3rd line escalation support for infrastructure and cloud services
- Act as a technical lead, mentoring colleagues and supporting architectural decisions
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and technical standards
- Support service performance through SLAs, KPIs, and reporting
- Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver infrastructure and cloud projects (migrations, upgrades, modernisation)
- Support adoption of cloud-first and automation strategies
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, resilience, and cost efficiency Contribute to IT roadmaps and technical standards
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Iaa S, Paa S fundamentals)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
- Experience with identity and access management (Entra ID / Azure AD)
- Solid understanding of Windows Server and hybrid infrastructure
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs)
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e. g., Terraform, Bicep)
- Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
- Familiarity with endpoint management such as Intune
- Understanding of ITIL frameworks
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Ipswich employer: Opus People Solutions Ltd
Opus People Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises sustainable outcomes for children and families. With a focus on professional development, employees have access to growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in their community while working in a hybrid role that promotes work-life balance.
