Azure Infrastructure Engineer in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is partnering with a global automotive brand to recruit an Infrastructure Operations Engineer. You will help design and grow their Azure-based infrastructure, with around 20% BAU and 80% new projects, and work in a hybrid pattern with 2 days on-site in central Birmingham.

The role requires hands-on experience with Azure Networking, VMs, AD/Entra ID, RDS management and ITIL processes. You will collaborate with international colleagues across the UK and Europe to keep systems

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure (Networking, VMs, Monitoring).
• Hands-on with Remote Desktop Services; Azure Virtual Desktop exposure desirable.
• Strong networking knowledge with Meraki, VPNs, VLANs, NSGs and firewalls.
• Solid Windows Server, AD/Entra ID, virtualization, DR planning.
• ITIL framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, manage and design Azure-based infrastructure.
• Serve as SME for Remote Desktop Services.
• Oversee networking across on-prem and cloud; Meraki, VPNs, VLANs, NSGs, firewalls.
• Lead domain migrations; manage AD/Entra ID and O365 tenant.
• Resolve escalated incidents; document troubleshooting; ensure SLA compliance.
• Collaborate with international teams across the UK and Europe.

Skills

Azure infrastructure

Networking

Remote Desktop Services

Active Directory/Entra ID

ITIL

Windows Server

Virtualisation

Tools

Meraki

Job description

Job Description

Broster Buchanan are partnered with a global automotive brand who are looking for an Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join their growing IT department, primarily to help manage and build their core Azure infrastructure during an exciting time with plenty of upcoming projects. Approximately 20% of the work will be BAU, with 80% focused on new projects.

On offer is a salary of up to £50k (with some flexibility for the right person), a hybrid work pattern with 2 days onsite in central Birmingham, and a great benefits package as outlined at the bottom.

Responsibilities

• Be the key individual responsible for the maintenance, management and design of their nearly 100% Azure based infrastructure environment
• Act as the subject matter expert for building, managing, and maintaining their Remote Desktop Service
• Oversee core networking across physical and cloud environments, specifically configuring and managing Meraki firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and Azure Network Security Groups
• Lead domain migrations, manage Active Directory/Entra ID, and oversee O365 tenant administration
• Resolve complex escalated incidents, document technical troubleshooting workflows, and ensure system performance complies with SLAs
• Collaborate closely with the Application Super Users Group and maintain effective working relationships with international colleagues across the UK and Europe

Requirements

• Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining all areas of Azure infrastructure, including Networking, VMs, Automation, and Monitoring
• Hands‑on experience building and managing Remote Desktop Services, any exposure to Azure Virtual Desktop is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and hardware, ideally within Meraki environments, including VPNs, VLANs, NSGs, and Firewalls
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server architecture, Active Directory/Entra ID, virtualisation, SQL/Oracle infrastructure, and Disaster Recovery planning
• Good experience working within ITIL Framework of Service Management

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional holiday days for long service
• Pension Scheme matched contributions up to 4.5% of basic salary
• Life Insurance, enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay, company Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Cash Plan option