Infrastructure Engineer

Your new company
Currently working exclusively with one of London's largest boroughs who are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support key cloud infrastructure projects within a local government environment. This role is designed to deliver targeted project work, enabling the permanent staff to maintain critical BAU services across the council's digital estate.

The role:

Type: Contract
Day Rate: £400 - £500 per day inside IR35
Location: London (Hybrid)
Length: Initial 6 months (strong chance of extension) Key Responsibilities within the role:

Work alongside permanent IT staff to ensure BAU work is maintained without disruption
Implement scalable and secure Azure environments for services supporting residents and council departments
Contribute to automation and modernisation initiatives using PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform etc
Support cloud migration efforts for legacy on-premise systems
Adhere to public sector governance, GDPR compliance, and security standardsWhat you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have the following:

Proven experience deploying and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure within the public sector
Ability to navigate the dynamics of supporting project delivery while protecting live council services
Familiarity with UK local government regulations, ITIL best practices, and relevant compliance frameworks
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-departmental stakeholdersCurrent or previous local government experience is highly desired.

What you need to do now
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