Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Artis Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Bristol seeks an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer. This permanent role, offering hybrid working, involves shaping cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring security, and driving digital transformation through advanced Azure solutions. Join a supportive team and enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 7.5%

Company mobile phone

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

25 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT infrastructure with focus on Azure.
• Proficient with Virtual Machines, App Services, SQL, and Storage.
• Hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure solutions with documentation.
• Provide second and third-line technical support.
• Optimize cloud resources and ensure system security.
• Transition from on-premise to cloud-first environment.

Skills

Scripting and automation skills

Networking concepts

Identity and access management

Azure services

Education

Azure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-400)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services company, headquartered in Bristol. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working, with a requirement to be on-site two days a week (with some flexibility).

In this position, you’ll take the lead in shaping and supporting cloud-based infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, ensuring that systems are secure, resilient, and scalable. You’ll be instrumental in both project delivery and operational support, contributing to the company’s continued digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and roll out robust Azure-based solutions, maintaining comprehensive technical documentation

Provide advanced (2nd and 3rd line) technical support on escalated infrastructure issues

Manage and optimise cloud resources, driving automation and efficiency

Ensure high levels of uptime and strong disaster recovery planning for Azure services

Enforce device and system security through Intune and Azure policy management

Spearhead the shift from on-premise infrastructure to a cloud-first environment, including migrating from Active Directory to Entra ID

Oversee the transition of device management via Intune and Autopilot

Collaborate with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to ensure well-architected, secure cloud solutions

What We’re Looking For:

Extensive experience in IT infrastructure, with at least three years focused on Azure platforms

Proficient in a wide range of Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, and Storage

Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Solid foundation in networking concepts (VPNs, Load Balancing, DNS, Firewalling, VNet peering, etc.)

Expertise in identity and access management, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, and endpoint protection

Familiarity with Azure cost optimisation and billing best practices

Hands-on experience with both IaaS and PaaS environments

Azure certifications such as AZ-305 and AZ-400 would be advantageous

What’s in It for You:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:

Annual bonus of 7.5%

Company mobile phone

Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance

25 days holiday per year

If you’re looking to work on cutting-edge Azure infrastructure projects within a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Advertised by:

Richard Crowcombe

A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.