Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer Microsoft & Azure Cloud Focus HullAre you the kind of Infrastructure Engineer who wants more than a service desk queue?Not in a "no support structure" way, but in a "you actually get to build and shape it" way.We're working with a well-established UK business that's investing in its core IT Infrastructure and Azure cloud estate. Now they need someone to help run it, improve it, and push it forward.Not just keep the lights on - but actually make it better.What you'll be doingThis isn't a "sit and wait for tickets" kind of role.You'll be:Owning 2nd/3rd line support across core Microsoft Server, AD, SQL, and the M365 E5 stackGetting hands-on with Azure - operations, administration, and ongoing cloud developmentManaging the VMware and SAN estate (ESXi, vCentre, physical server hardware)Supporting core networking - LAN/WAN, Firewall, switching, WiFiWorking within a zero trust security model and genuinely living the Cyber best practice standardsCreating documentation and training that actually helps the business, not just ticking a boxThere's a lot of variety here - infrastructure, cloud, and everything in between.That's part of the appeal.What they care aboutYes, they want someone with strong Microsoft infrastructure and Azure experience.But more importantly, they want:The right attitudeSomeone self-motivated and proactive, not someone who waits to be toldSomeone who can lead by example within a teamTechnical range can be built on.Attitude is harder to teach.That said, you'll need a solid technical foundation:5+ years at 2nd/3rd lineStrong Microsoft Server and Azure/M365 E5 experienceVMware vSphere and SAN storage managementConfidence communicating complex technical detail to both technical and non-technical peopleYou don't need to tick every advantageous box.But you do need to be someone who picks things up fast and gets stuck in.Why this is worth a lookMost infrastructure roles are just maintenance.This one isn't.You'll have real input into how the Azure and Microsoft estate evolvesYou'll work across infrastructure, cloud, and networking - not one narrow laneYou're joining a business that invests properly in its IT and in its peopleThat usually means more ownershipAnd more impactTPBN1_UKTJ