Infrastructure Engineer

James Chase; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

James Chase is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for a six-month contract (Inside IR35) in the financial services and pensions sector. This hybrid role focuses on a Microsoft-based environment with Azure, automation and enterprise systems.

You will deliver hands-on Azure and on-premise support, drive infrastructure improvements, and provide 3rd line expertise. Key tasks include PowerShell automation, IaC, Windows Server, AD and M365 management, with DR planning and secure,

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting enterprise Microsoft infrastructure.
• Excellent PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Good understanding of networking, backup and disaster recovery.
• Experience working within an ITIL environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting Azure and on‑premise infrastructure
• Automating infrastructure tasks and deployments using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code principles
• Supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualisation and networking technologies
• Contributing to infrastructure projects, system improvements and disaster recovery planning
• Ensuring secure, resilient and high‑performing IT services

Skills

Azure

PowerShell

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

VMware/Hyper-V

ITIL

Automation

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

SCCM

Tools

Azure DevOps

SCCM

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Contract | Inside IR35 | Initial 6 Months

Up to £500 per day

Our client, a well-established organisation within the financial services and pensions sector, is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT team on an initial six-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is a hands‑on role supporting and enhancing a hybrid Microsoft infrastructure, with a particular focus on Azure, automation and enterprise systems. Working as part of a collaborative infrastructure team, the successful candidate will help maintain business‑critical services, deliver infrastructure improvements and provide 3rd line technical expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting Azure and on‑premise infrastructure
• Automating infrastructure tasks and deployments using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code principles
• Supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualisation and networking technologies
• Contributing to infrastructure projects, system improvements and disaster recovery planning
• Ensuring secure, resilient and high‑performing IT services

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Strong experience supporting enterprise Microsoft infrastructure
• Excellent PowerShell scripting and automation skills
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and VMware or Hyper‑V
• Good understanding of networking, backup and disaster recovery
• Experience working within an ITIL environment

Experience with Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, SCCM or Azure certifications would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation and work on a modern hybrid infrastructure environment within a collaborative technical team.