Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Boodle Hatfield Llp.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize their Azure cloud environment. This role requires deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud services, with a focus on security, compliance, and performance optimization. You will also develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and ensure robust security practices are in place. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong analytical skills, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud services and architecture.
• Expertise in automation using Terraform.
• Deep understanding of security principles and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Azure cloud infrastructure for scalability and security.
• Optimize Azure environments for performance and compliance.
• Implement security controls and identity management.

Skills

Microsoft cloud services knowledge

Azure services and architecture expertise

Cloud security principles understanding

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant certification in cloud technologies

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Intune

Microsoft 365

Job description

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• Term type:

  Permanent

• Department:

  IT

• Location:

  London

The firm

Boodle Hatfield has been providing practical advice to businesses and individuals for over 300 years. Our clients come from a wide range of sectors, both in the UK and internationally, and include some of the most well‑established owner‑managed businesses and property companies as well as fast‑growing entrepreneurial enterprises and ultra‑high net worth families. Our chief priority is helping our clients achieve their commercial objectives, whatever form their business takes.

Our approach is to become the long‑term trusted adviser to leading wealth creators and owners as well as their commercial and investment enterprises. Having a holistic view of our clients' structures and affairs means we can leverage this to provide the most appropriate and commercial advice to them. This approach has enabled us, throughout our 300‑year history, to help our clients successfully navigate the continually changing and sometimes challenging markets in which they operate.

Our history remains at the heart of who we are and we value the longstanding relationships we have nurtured with clients over centuries. We balance this with a modern and agile approach and entrepreneurial attitude which enables us to attract and service new clients in existing and emerging areas and regions that complement our business. Whether it’s advice on property, business or private wealth issues, the firm provides the right guidance to enable its clients to succeed today and in the future.

The Firm operates through five departments – Private Client, Property, Corporate, Litigation and Family – and has a strong focus on key sectors including Arts and Luxury assets; Middle East, Family Offices, Family Businesses and Entrepreneurs from offices in London (Bankside and Mayfair) and Oxford.

Summary of role

Reporting directly to the Head of IT, the Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer holds a critical role in ensuring the organisation’s technology landscape remains efficient, secure, and continuously evolving. This position requires close collaboration with the Solutions Architect, functioning as both an architect and a cloud specialist to guarantee that all cloud environments are optimized, compliant, and aligned with strategic business and cybersecurity objectives. Through this partnership, the role will drive innovation and uphold best practices across all cloud and infrastructure initiatives.

The Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer must demonstrate advanced expertise in Microsoft Azure services and architecture, complemented by a strong understanding of the broader Microsoft technology stack. The ability to manage a demanding and dynamic workload with precision and efficiency is essential.

The IT team operates within core hours of 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, utilizing an early, mid, and late shift system. Flexibility in working hours may be required. Additionally, participation in an emergency on‑call rota covering all hours outside the core schedule is mandatory on a rotational basis. Further out‑of‑hours work, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary to support project delivery and business‑as‑usual requirements.

Skills and experience

Objectives

• Develop a deep understanding of our existing IT infrastructure and cyber security defences we have in place and actively search for areas of improvement.
• Continuously monitor and optimise cloud resources for cost efficiency, performance, and reliability, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Implement robust security controls, identity management, and compliance frameworks to meet organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Continually monitor and implement vulnerability management processes to ensure compliance with our security accreditations.
• Develop Infrastructure‑as‑Code solutions using Terraform to streamline provisioning and configuration.
• Design and maintain robust disaster recovery plans and backup solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Working in conjunction with the Solutions Architect devise solutions that minimise downtime and maintain service continuity through redundancy and fail‑over strategies.
• Implement and maintain role‑based access controls, identity federation, and least‑privilege principles across cloud platforms.
• Evaluate existing and emerging technologies on a regular basis and recommend areas for change as part of a continual improvement programme.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the firm's technology environment is continually evolving and is configured in a way that provides a stable, high‑performing and secure environment that meets our user and client requirements and expectations.
• Design, implement, and continually manage Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and high availability.
• Administer and optimise Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring seamless user experience and compliance with organisational standards.
• Develop and enforce application control policies to maintain secure and compliant application usage across the enterprise.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview data categorisation and governance policies to ensure proper data classification and compliance.
• Manage Intune and endpoint security configurations, including device compliance, application deployment, and mobile device management.
• Ensure adherence to Cyber Essentials requirements by implementing robust security controls and monitoring compliance across all systems.
• Perform vulnerability patch management for cloud and on‑premises systems, ensuring timely remediation of identified risks.
• Own and drive remediation of findings from penetration testing and phishing simulations.
• Conduct regular backup and restore testing to validate disaster recovery plans and align with governance and security accreditation standards.
• Respond to incident and service requests escalated via the ServiceDesk portal.

Experience and Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud services and the broader Microsoft technology stack, including Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, and related SaaS offerings.
• Expertise in Azure services and architecture, including automation using Terraform.
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management, and compliance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of a broad range of general IT topics and applications across the legal industry; iManage, 3E, Intapp, Mimecast, Tessian, Litera suite.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (VPN, firewalls, load balancing) in cloud environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for complex cloud and endpoint issues.
• Strong analytical skills for vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and security trends.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A high level of understanding and adherence to ITIL best practice methodologies, including problem management, change management and availability management.
• Knowledge of best practices in data security and set‑up.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a structured and transparent way.

Key Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continual improvement and communication.
• Ability to empathise with user and team issues, requirements and concerns, and translate these into actions for continuous improvement.
• A structured approach to task management.

Equal opportunities

Boodle Hatfield is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment through its inclusive and supportive environment. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the Firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are fully committed to a working environment in which all people can excel.