Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Job description
You'll act as a subject matter expert for Azure infrastructure, ensuring our platforms are secure, scalable, and highly available. Working collaboratively across IT teams, you'll help deliver reliable services that underpin critical care operations., ️ Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure services (IaaS & PaaS)
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience across platforms
- Implement governance, security controls, and cost optimisation strategies
️ Infrastructure as Code & DevOps
- Build and maintain IaC solutions (Terraform, Bicep, or similar)
- Develop CI/CD pipelines to support infrastructure and application delivery
- Drive a "shift-left" approach to automation and repeatable deployments
Security, Monitoring & Reliability
- Implement and maintain security best practices and compliance controls
- Monitor performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Support Cyber Essentials Plus compliance
Identity & Hybrid Services
- Manage Azure AD, SSO, and hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect)
- Support transition to cloud-native identity solutions
Backup, DR & Business Continuity
- Design and test backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Ensure systems are resilient and recoverable
Incident & Problem Management
- Act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues
- Lead root cause analysis and deliver long-term fixes
Requirements
Essential Experience
- 5+ years in Cloud / Infrastructure / Systems Engineering
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS & PaaS)
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.)
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of networking, servers, storage, and virtualisation
- Experience managing security, compliance, and monitoring
- Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
Desirable
- Azure certifications (Administrator, Architect)
- Terraform certification
- Experience with containers and container platforms
- Knowledge of Azure Application Gateway / WAF / Load Balancers
- Exposure to data platforms (Synapse, Data Factory, SQL MI), * Strong problem-solver with the ability to manage complex environments
- Confident communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative team player across multiple IT disciplines
- Passionate about continuous improvement and emerging technologies
Benefits & conditions
Make a Difference Your work directly supports services that help people live fulfilling lives.
Hybrid Working Based in Lichfield with flexibility to work from home.
Career Development Ongoing learning, certifications, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Supportive Environment Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking IT team.
Competitive Package Salary and benefits aligned with your experience.