Azure Infrastructure Lead: Cloud, Security & Automation

Avanti Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Recruitment is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager in London to own the cloud-first environment and internal IT systems. You will work with product engineers, compliance and an MSP to shape the technology roadmap and ensure secure, scalable Azure infrastructure.

The role suits someone with hands-on Azure experience who wants to broaden responsibilities across security, automation and technical operations, while learning new systems and driving efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Microsoft Azure infrastructure experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and security fundamentals.
• Experience supporting cloud-based environments.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work independently.
• ISO 27001 knowledge or exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the company's Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Ensure cloud services are secure, reliable and cost-effective.
• Manage and improve Microsoft 365, identity management and internal IT systems.
• Support product engineers with shared infrastructure, standards and cloud environments.
• Use AI tools to automate tasks and develop scripts.
• Collaborate with compliance on information security and controls.
• Manage technical suppliers and work with an established MSP.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and automate tasks.
• Develop experience across cloud infrastructure, internal IT, security and operations.

Skills

Azure infrastructure

Cloud architecture

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

AI tools

Independent work

Information security basics

Cost optimization

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Intune

Infrastructure as code

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Job description

Avanti Recruitment is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager in London to own the cloud-first environment and internal IT systems. You will work with product engineers, compliance and an MSP to shape the technology roadmap and ensure secure, scalable Azure infrastructure.

The role suits someone with hands-on Azure experience who wants to broaden responsibilities across security, automation and technical operations, while learning new systems and driving efficiency.