Cloud Infrastructure Manager

• Lead the design, delivery and ongoing management of our cloud and hybrid infrastructure estate
• Plan, build, operate and manage cloud infrastructure services, primarily focusing on Azure
• Deploy, configure and administer Azure services
• Own Azure tenancy, security controls, DLP and MFA
• Produce Low Level Design (LLD) documentation for new solutions
• Migrate legacy on-premise systems to Azure
• Administer SQL infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments
• Conduct capacity planning, disaster recovery and Azure Site Recovery testing
• Manage storage lifecycle across Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive
• Own backup strategy including monitoring, escalation, reporting and optimization
• Monitor infrastructure and integrate with security and operational platforms
• Maintain CMDB accuracy and infrastructure diagrams
• Support the Service Desk with complex incidents and escalations
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architects and Change Management for secure changes
• Manage transitional physical and virtual server and networking platforms
• Produce operational and cost management information for senior stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and develop the infrastructure team, including performance management and objective setting
• Establish and maintain technical standards, policies and procedures

Technologies:

• ARM
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• CMDB
• DevOps
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• SQL
• Security
• SharePoint
• Terraform
• VMware
• Veeam
• Windows
• Office 365, We are a highly respected financial services organization located in Epsom, Surrey. We offer a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension, and more. In this rare and influential role, we are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Manager who will shape our cloud strategy, modernize infrastructure, and build a top-tier cloud operations function. You will work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and lead a talented team, playing a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey.

• Proven experience in a regulated environment
• Strong Azure administration background (certifications highly desirable)
• Cloud networking, firewalls and security architecture
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online)
• Windows Server administration
• Azure Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware ESX, Horizon)
• Backup technologies (Veeam Backup & Replication, Azure, Microsoft 365, Data Cloud Vault)
• Platform security, DLP and MFA
• Infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools
• Low-level cloud design and solution architecture
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Demonstrable people management and team development experience
• Proactive, detail-driven and solutions-focused mindset
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps) (Desirable)
• Cloud security frameworks and policy definition (Desirable)
• SQL Server administration (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of AWS (Desirable)
• Experience with Pluralsight skills and sandbox environments (Desirable)