Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location

Berkshire 1 or 2 days a week, rest remote

4-6 months initially, will be extended.

£425 day rate, IN scope of IR35

ASAP Client will wait for the right person.

We are seeking a Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our leading clients Infrastructure Operations (OPS) team, supporting a hybrid environment across on-premises and Azure platforms. This role is focused on strengthening Azure and modern workplace capability, particularly across Intune and Windows 365, while also supporting Exchange Online, Exchange On-Prem, and core infrastructure services. This is not a traditional infrastructure role, so strong hands‑on cloud and modern workplace experience is essential.

• Strengthen team capability in Azure and modern workplace technologies, particularly Intune and Windows 365.
• Support and maintain Exchange Online and Exchange On‑Prem environments.
• Contribute to infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration activities across the Operations team.
• Provide 3rd line support across core infrastructure and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Work across operational support and project delivery in a fast‑paced OPS environment.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, and identity.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Windows 365 (Cloud PC).
• Strong hands‑on experience with Exchange Online and Exchange On‑Prem.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 services.
• Strong Power Shell scripting capability.
• Good understanding of corporate security principles and best practices.
• Solid background in Windows Server administration.
• Solid background in Active Directory and Entra .
• Experience working in a fast‑paced OPS environment spanning 3rd line support and project work.
• Understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management and end‑of‑life planning.
• Ability to support Microsoft 365 infrastructure and services.
• Willingness to attend data centre sites as required; car access is needed.
• VMware administration and support.
• Okta and SSO authentication.
• Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform.
• Dev Ops and automation practices.
• Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Networking and firewall technologies.

This contract opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in strengthening the client's cloud and modern workplace capability within the Infrastructure Operations team. You will work across business‑critical platforms, support ongoing modernisation, and contribute directly to the evolution of a hybrid infrastructure estate.

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