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.

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• Support and maintain hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments.
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• Resolve infrastructure incidents and deliver technical changes in line with change control processes.
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• Administer Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 services.
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• Develop automation using PowerShell, Terraform and Bicep.
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• Monitor platform performance and support backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions.
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• Collaborate with project, service desk and operations teams to deliver reliable infrastructure services.
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Essential:

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• Active SC Clearance.
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• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Windows Server infrastructure.
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• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365.
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• PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
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• Knowledge of Terraform and/or Bicep.
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• VMware and/or Hyper-V administration experience.
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• Strong understanding of Azure security and hybrid infrastructure.
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Desirable:

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• Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
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• Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud or Azure Sentinel.
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• Veeam, Azure Backup or similar backup technologies.
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• Experience within Defence, Government or other highly regulated environments.
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• Up to £65,000
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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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• 5% matched pension
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• Private Medical Insurance
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• Remote & Flexible working options
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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.