Infrastructure Operations Engineer - London (Remote) - cGBP54,000

Nigel Frank; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,900 - 62,100; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Frank is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Operations Engineer in London (Remote) to lead Azure, Microsoft 365 and cyber security operations for a public sector transformation programme. You will manage a small team, shape cloud strategy and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include designing Azure environments, overseeing identity platforms and implementing ITSM processes.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and identity management technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, compute, storage, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery.
• Experience managing infrastructure teams or providing technical leadership.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and Azure Cloud Shell.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design and lifecycle management of Azure cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms.
• Own Azure infrastructure including networking, compute, storage, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery.
• Lead cyber security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and compliance activities alongside external security partners.
• Manage and develop a small infrastructure team, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Drive cloud transformation projects, supporting the migration of legacy infrastructure into modern Azure environments.
• Manage Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, RBAC and identity management services.
• Develop and improve IT Service Management processes, including Change Management, Asset Management and CMDB administration.

Skills

Azure cloud

Microsoft 365

Identity management

Azure networking

PowerShell

Team leadership

Security operations

Disaster recovery

Tools

Azure Cloud Shell

Intune

Entra ID

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

RBAC

CMDB

Job description

Infrastructure Operations Engineer - London (Remote) - c£54,000

We’re hiring an experienced Principal Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join a leading public sector organisation undergoing a major cloud transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional to lead the organisation's Azure, Microsoft 365 and cyber security environments while managing a small technical team. You’ll play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, driving operational excellence and ensuring critical systems remain secure, resilient and fit for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design and lifecycle management of Azure cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms
• Own Azure infrastructure including networking, compute, storage, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery
• Lead cyber security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and compliance activities alongside external security partners
• Manage and develop a small infrastructure team, providing technical leadership and mentoring
• Drive cloud transformation projects, supporting the migration of legacy infrastructure into modern Azure environments
• Manage Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, RBAC and identity management services
• Develop and improve IT Service Management processes, including Change Management, Asset Management and CMDB administration

Essential Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Experience managing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and identity management technologies
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, compute, storage, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery
• Experience managing infrastructure teams or providing technical leadership
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and Azure Cloud Shell