Senior Systems Engineer - Azure Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to own and evolve our cloud environment end-to-end. In this role you will design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure, build and optimise CI/CD pipelines, manage endpoint and device policies through Microsoft Intune, and support our data platform with hands-on SQL development. You will be the go-to person for keeping our cloud estate secure, performant, and cost-effective. What You'll Do

Cloud Infrastructure

• Architect, provision, and manage Azure resources including Virtual Machines, App Services, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, Azure AD, and Key Vault.
• Define and enforce infrastructure-as-code practices using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Monitor environment health with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights; respond to alerts and drive root-cause resolution.
• Manage identity, access, and security policies across the Azure tenant.

DevOps & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards).
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and release workflows using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Bash.
• Implement branching strategies, gated releases, and automated testing to ensure reliable deployments.
• Manage container workloads where applicable (Azure Kubernetes Service, Container Apps, or Docker).

Endpoint & Device Management

• Administer Microsoft Intune for device enrolment, compliance policies, app deployment, and conditional access.
• Develop and maintain configuration profiles for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
• Collaborate with the security team to enforce endpoint protection and zero-trust principles.

SQL & Data Support

• Write, optimise, and troubleshoot T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions within Azure SQL Database or SQL Server.
• Support database maintenance tasks including indexing, performance tuning, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Assist in data migration efforts to and from Azure data services.

Essential

• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Azure cloud environments in a production setting.
• Strong working knowledge of the broader Azure ecosystem: Azure AD (Entra ID), Networking, Security Centre, Policy, and Cost Management.
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Solid proficiency in T-SQL - writing and tuning queries, stored procedures, and performance diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Intune for device and application management.
• Scripting ability in at least one of: PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Bash.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, NSGs, load balancing).

Desirable

• Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-500, or MS-102.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service or containerised workloads.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 administration alongside Intune.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling (Grafana, Datadog, or Azure-native equivalents).

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development budget and support for Microsoft certifications
• Collaborative, low-bureaucracy engineering culture
• Opportunity to shape and modernise our cloud platform from the ground up