Systems & Cloud Engineer

Systems & Cloud Engineer

We’re on the lookout for a highly technical Systems & Cloud Engineer who is excellent in managing cloud solutions and implementing design practices for a prestigious US law firm in the heart of the City. This hands-on technical role, will help architect, secure, and operate the firm’s Azure platform while maintaining critical hybrid infrastructure services.

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• Salary to £70,000
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• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
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• Free in-office lunch once a week
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• Monthly £100 employee contribution
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Systems & Cloud Engineer Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop and deliver cloud infrastructure strategies that support business objectives across Azure, SaaS, and on-premises environments
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• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, networking, and multi-subscription architectures
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• Deploy, manage, and optimise Azure IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence
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• Lead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives, including assessment, planning, execution, and decommissioning of legacy infrastructure
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• Design and support secure hybrid connectivity, networking, and identity services across Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and on-premises environments
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• Implement and maintain security, compliance, monitoring, and governance controls aligned with Zero Trust principles and organisational standards
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• Provide technical leadership, escalation support, and operational oversight for core enterprise infrastructure, including VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
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• Drive infrastructure design, capacity planning, performance optimisation, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement
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• Participate in an on-call rota and collaborate across teams to maintain service availability and resolve critical incidents
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Systems & Cloud Engineer Skills & Requirements:

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• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment
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• Experience operating in a highly regulated environment (Legal or Financial Servies) is essential
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• Infrastructure-as-Code and automation experience (Terraform and/or equivalent; PowerShell scripting)
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• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services; familiarity with Purview concepts (eDiscovery, retention) strongly preferred
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• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and AI-enabled productivity/security concepts (e.g., Copilot)
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• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform) preferred
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