Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Connexa IT Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their cloud operations. This role involves overseeing secure cloud systems, managing migrations, and driving digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and ensure robust disaster recovery strategies. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy flexibility while leading impactful infrastructure projects. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure and Cisco Meraki.
• Proven track record in Azure Administration and migrations.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of secure cloud and IT systems.
• Plan and manage cloud migrations in Microsoft Azure.
• Provide 3rd Line technical support for IT systems.

Skills

Azure

Cisco Meraki

Windows Server

Active Directory

Office 365

ITIL

PowerPlatform

SQL

Job description

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Location: Northampton

Working structure: Hybrid (2 days remote)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Our client is looking for a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join their expanding IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring secure, highly available cloud infrastructure operations while supporting major cloud migration and digital transformation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a project-focused mindset, with a strong desire to scope out and deliver new infrastructure projects, while ensuring secure, highly available cloud operations and supporting major digital transformation initiatives.

The Role:

Oversee the operations and continuous improvement of secure cloud and IT systems, platforms, servers, and networks.

Plan, configure, and manage cloud migrations in Microsoft Azure with a strong focus on security, efficiency, and cost optimization (FinOps).

Provide 3rd Line technical support and act as an escalation point for the wider IT support team.

Lead on projects including MS Exchange, Active Directory, and SharePoint migrations to Azure.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, offering technical guidance for ongoing development and transformation projects.

Ensure robust data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, Build, Configure, and administer Azure Cloud

Build, Configure, Deploy, and Administer Cisco Meraki

Install, maintain, and upgrade IT infrastructure across cloud environments.Monitor and optimize Azure systems, ensuring cost-effective cloud management.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents and problems.

Deploy new technologies and support cloud-based telephony and virtual networking projects.

Create and maintain detailed IT systems documentation.

Mentor junior team members and ensure a culture of knowledge-sharing within the team.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Strong hands on experience with both Azure and Cisco Meraki

Strong experience with Windows Server, Exchange Server (Hybrid setups), and Active Directory management (Hybrid).

Proven track record in Azure Administration, migrations, and integration services (APIM, Service Bus).

Working knowledge of Office 365, Cisco Networking, and security best practices for cloud and network infrastructure.

Familiarity with ITIL service management standards and FinOps practices for cloud cost control.

Experience with backup, disaster recovery solutions, and cloud security frameworks.

Exposure to PowerPlatform technologies (PowerApps, PowerAutomate), DevOps, SQL, and SharePoint.

What’s on Offer:

Work on high-impact infrastructure and cloud transformation projects.

Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the technical direction of the cloud environment.

Hybrid working model, providing flexibility and autonomy.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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