Infrastructure Engineer
MERITUS are recruiting for an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to join a large Technology Consultancy, supporting secure hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments across UK Government customers.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD ENGINEER - Up to £65,000 - REMOTE (UK) - ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED
We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer with a strong Microsoft background to support and improve enterprise infrastructure across on-premise and Azure environments. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, automation tools and Microsoft 365 services while supporting business-critical systems within a secure environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments.
- Resolve infrastructure incidents and deliver technical changes in line with change control processes.
- Administer Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 services.
- Develop automation using PowerShell, Terraform and Bicep.
- Monitor platform performance and support backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions.
- Collaborate with project, service desk and operations teams to deliver reliable infrastructure services.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Active SC Clearance.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Windows Server infrastructure.
- Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365.
- PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
- Knowledge of Terraform and/or Bicep.
- VMware and/or Hyper-V administration experience.
- Strong understanding of Azure security and hybrid infrastructure.
Desirable:
- Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
- Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud or Azure Sentinel.
- Veeam, Azure Backup or similar backup technologies.
- Experience within Defence, Government or other highly regulated environments.
Benefits
- Up to £65,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 5% matched pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Remote & Flexible working options
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team working with modern Microsoft cloud technologies across secure, enterprise-scale environments, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to major infrastructure initiatives.