AWS Infrastructure Engineer - 6 months (Inside IR35)

Eames Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 119,925; Part time

Job summary

Eames Consulting seeks an experienced Infrastructure Operations Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Greater London. This role involves providing 3rd line support, managing Windows Server environments, and automating processes using tools like Terraform and Ansible. You will work closely with the Security team to ensure compliance and effective operational services. The position offers between £500 and £650 per day, requiring on-site presence once a week. Join a dynamic team contributing to critical projects and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing 3rd line infrastructure support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and virtualisation.
• Proven ability to automate processes using DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line BAU infrastructure support.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Deliver automation using DevOps practices and tools.

Skills

Windows Server operations

Virtualisation (VMware)

Automation (Terraform, Ansible)

Active Directory

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Security awareness

Job description

Infrastructure Operations Engineer - 6 months (Inside IR35)

£500 to £650 per day - 1 day per week in London

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to backfill within a BAU Infrastructure Operations support team. This is a hands‑on 3rd line role focused on Windows Server operations, virtualisation and cloud (AWS/Azure), with a strong emphasis on automation and working closely with Security.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line BAU infrastructure support and act as a key point of contact for ticket progression and resolution.
• Participate in a BAU shift rota and support operational service levels.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments (including lifecycle management and patching).
• Support VMware virtualisation platforms and associated tooling.
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Deliver automation using DevOps practices and tools (Terraform, Ansible), reducing manual effort and improving consistency.
• Work closely with the Security team, including endpoint/security tooling deployments and compliance‑driven change.
• Own and maintain operational runbooks/maintenance plans and ensure monitoring/alerting is effective.
• Contribute to backlog delivery and broader operational improvements while providing backfill cover.

Current projects / priorities

• SQL Server 2017 upgrade: support planning and execution activities (infrastructure readiness, scheduling, risk/rollback support).
• Windows Server 2016 End‑of‑Life programme: upgrade/migration planning and delivery, including application coordination and operational handover.
• Lifecycle management: ongoing refresh/upgrade activities and documentation.

Please apply and a member of the team will be in contact ASAP