Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Birmingham | Hybrid Working (3 Days On Site)
Paying between £60,000-65,000, depending on experience.



We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a global manufacturing company; this is a hands-on role focused on Azure, networking, infrastructure and security.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a broad technical environment, leading projects, solving complex technical issues and helping to drive continuous improvement across cloud and infrastructure services.

You'll play a key role in designing, implementing and supporting modern technology solutions, whilst acting as a senior technical escalation point and mentor to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.


• Manage Azure networking, security, governance and performance.


• Support enterprise networking including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and WAN connectivity.


• Administer Microsoft Intune and Entra ID environments.


• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.


• Build automation solutions using PowerShell.


• Support Azure DevOps deployment processes.


• Maintain and support SQL Server and Azure-based data services.


• Act as a senior technical escalation point for infrastructure, cloud and network issues.


• Contribute to cyber security initiatives and best practices.


• Lead technical projects and infrastructure improvements.


• Produce technical documentation and maintain operational standards.


• Mentor junior team members and support the development of the wider IT function.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments.


• Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure.


• Solid networking knowledge including routing, switching, VPNs, WAN connectivity and firewall technologies.


• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID.


• Knowledge of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Enterprise Application Registrations.


• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills..


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).


• Experience with Azure DevOps and modern deployment practices


• Exposure to Azure SQL and cloud-based data platforms.


• Knowledge of Azure Monitor and enterprise monitoring tools.


• Experience working within multi-site or enterprise-scale environments.


• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent.

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Birmingham office.
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
Paying up to £65,000, depending on experience.