Azure Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Morgan Hunt
£52,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Azure Infrastructure Engineer involves maintaining and enhancing IT systems within a Microsoft Azure environment for a public sector organization in Edinburgh. The position requires overseeing virtualized servers, network configurations, and software applications while delivering second-line technical support under an ITIL framework. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and substantial expertise in Azure-based networking and server administration. This is a permanent position with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance IT systems within a Microsoft Azure setting.
- Oversee virtualized servers, network configurations, operating platforms, and software applications.
- Deliver second-line technical assistance under an ITIL-based service framework.
- Collaborate with various departments to maintain robust cyber security practices.
Key Skills:
- Degree in a relevant field or comparable hands-on experience.
- Professional qualification such as AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator (or in progress).
- Expertise in Azure-based networking, virtual machine management, and VPN configuration.
- Proficiency in administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and mobile device management.
Salary (Rate): £52,000 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Morgan Hunt is partnering with a public sector organisation in Edinburgh to hire an Infrastructure Specialist on a permanent basis. In this position, you will be a vital part of the Digital Team, maintaining and enhancing IT systems within a Microsoft Azure setting. Your responsibilities will involve overseeing virtualised servers, network configurations, operating platforms, and software applications. You will also operate under an ITIL-based service framework, delivering second-line technical assistance. You'll work closely with departments across the organisation and contribute to maintaining robust cyber security practices.
The Ideal Candidate: You possess a degree in a relevant field or have comparable hands-on experience. You hold, or are in the process of obtaining, a professional qualification such as the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator. You offer substantial expertise in Azure-based networking, virtual machine management, and VPN configuration within enterprise-scale ICT environments. Proficiency in administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and mobile device management within a domain-based infrastructure is essential.
Salary & Benefits:- Up to £52,000 per year 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day's pro rata holiday per year after 1 years' service up to a maximum of 40 days per year Strong Pension Scheme Hybrid working - Edinburgh office Permanent position Please get in touch for further information.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.