Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Azure / Intune / Windows 365 / Exchange) Location Berkshire 1 or 2 days a week, rest remote
: Contract Duration: 4-6 months initially, will be extended.
Rate: 425 day rate,IN scope of IR35
Start Date: ASAP Client will wait for the right person.
Overview: We are seeking a Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our leading clients Infrastructure Operations (OPS) team, supporting a hybrid environment across on-premises and Azure platforms. This role is focused on strengthening Azure and modern workplace capability, particularly across Intune and Windows 365, while also supporting Exchange Online, Exchange On-Prem, and core infrastructure services. This is not a traditional infrastructure role, so strong hands-on cloud and modern workplace experience is essential.
Role Focus:- Strengthen team capability in Azure and modern workplace technologies, particularly Intune and Windows 365.
- Support and maintain Exchange Online and Exchange On-Prem environments.
- Contribute to infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration activities across the Operations team.
- Provide 3rd line support across core infrastructure and Microsoft 365 platforms.
- Work across operational support and project delivery in a fast-paced OPS environment.
Key Requirements:- Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, and identity.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.
- Strong hands-on experience with Windows 365 (Cloud PC).
- Strong hands-on experience with Exchange Online and Exchange On-Prem.
- Experience administering Microsoft 365 services.
- Strong PowerShell scripting capability.
- Good understanding of corporate security principles and best practices.
- Solid background in Windows Server administration.
- Solid background in Active Directory and Entra ID.
- Experience working in a fast-paced OPS environment spanning 3rd line support and project work.
- Understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management and end-of-life planning.
- Ability to support Microsoft 365 infrastructure and services.
- Willingness to attend data centre sites as required; car access is needed.
Additional / Desirable Skills:- VMware administration and support.
- Cisco networking fundamentals.
- Okta and SSO authentication.
- Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform.
- DevOps and automation practices.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Networking and firewall technologies.
Why Join? This contract opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in strengthening the client's cloud and modern workplace capability within the Infrastructure Operations team. You will work across business-critical platforms, support ongoing modernisation, and contribute directly to the evolution of a hybrid infrastructure estate.
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