Azure Infrastructure Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services company, headquartered in Bristol. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working, with a requirement to be on-site two days a week (with some flexibility).

In this position, you'll take the lead in shaping and supporting cloud-based infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, ensuring that systems are secure, resilient, and scalable. You'll be instrumental in both project delivery and operational support, contributing to the company’s continued digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and roll out robust Azure-based solutions, maintaining comprehensive technical documentation

• Provide advanced (2nd and 3rd line) technical support on escalated infrastructure issues

• Manage and optimise cloud resources, driving automation and efficiency

• Ensure high levels of uptime and strong disaster recovery planning for Azure services

• Enforce device and system security through Intune and Azure policy management

• Spearhead the shift from on-premise infrastructure to a cloud-first environment, including migrating from Active Directory to Entra ID

• Oversee the transition of device management via Intune and Autopilot

• Collaborate with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to ensure well-architected, secure cloud solutions

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure, with at least three years focused on Azure platforms

• Proficient in a wide range of Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, and Storage

• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash

• Solid foundation in networking concepts (VPNs, Load Balancing, DNS, Firewalling, VNet peering, etc.)

• Expertise in identity and access management, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, and endpoint protection

• Familiarity with Azure cost optimisation and billing best practices

• Hands-on experience with both IaaS and PaaS environments

• Azure certifications such as AZ-305 and AZ-400 would be advantageous

What’s in It for You:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus of 7.5%

• Company mobile phone

• Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance

• 25 days holiday per year

• Generous staff discounts

If you're looking to work on cutting-edge Azure infrastructure projects within a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.