Prestigious opportunity for a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with a fast-growing UK-based Investment Management company. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional to lead and support our technology infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and application integration. This role is central to ensuring our systems are secure, resilient, and optimised to support a dynamic business environment. The successful candidate will possess broad technical experience across infrastructure and cloud services, and the ability to provide top-tier user support. This is based 3-4 days a week in teh office in Manchester or London.
As our Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for:-
Cloud Infrastructure & Services
Managing and optimising Microsoft Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
Administering Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune).
Implementing and maintaining backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies in cloud environments.
Leading cloud migration projects and ensuring hybrid environments operate seamlessly.. Integration & Third-Party Applications
Designing and implementing integrations between internal systems and third-party SaaS applications using APIs, middleware, or iPaaS tools.
Collaborating with vendors to troubleshoot and support integrated solutions.
Evaluating and onboarding new tools that meet business needs and security/compliance requirements.. End User & Technical Support
Supporting complex technical issues escalated by end users.
Delivering high-quality support to users, ensuring minimal disruption and user satisfaction.
Developing user guides and training sessions to enhance digital literacy within the organisation.Cybersecurity
Acting as the primary lead for cybersecurity practices across the organisation.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols, including firewalls and access controls.
Monitoring security alerts and responding to threats and vulnerabilities.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry cybersecurity standards.
If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!
Proven track record in an IT engineering or system administration role.
Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Solid background in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra / Azure Active Directory
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
Familiarity with integrating APIs and working with SaaS platforms.
Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, including Cloud
Understanding of cloud-based telephony systems
In return you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training within a small but growing technology team.
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