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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Systems Engineer - **Company:** Rackspace - **Location:** Hayes, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £56,547.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Windows Servers, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Service Pack, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Data Logging, Load Balancing, Software Troubleshooting, Azure Powershell, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Bicep, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Key Vault - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5873200262 ## About the Role Experience: 5+ years of systems engineering experience, with at least 3+ years architecting and supporting enterprise systems workflows in Microsoft Azure. Core Technical Skills: - Deep, production-grade knowledge of core server operating systems (Windows Server, Red Hat, Ubuntu) and advanced troubleshooting methodologies. - Comprehensive understanding of foundational networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, load balancers, and firewalls). - Practical expertise scriptwriting in PowerShell or Python to automate repetitive system tasks. - Platform Proficiencies: Proven track record deploying core Azure IaaS components (Virtual Machines, Managed Disks, Virtual Networks, Key Vault, and Blob Storage). - Certifications: Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert designations are highly desirable. - Modernized, reliable server infrastructure operating with 99.99% uptime across both cloud and hybrid environments. - Highly structured system environments where configurations are entirely automated, auditable, and compliant with corporate governance baselines. - Proactive infrastructure monitoring that traps system anomalies and performance drops before they can impact production workflows. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Systems Engineer to be responsible for building, operating, and maintaining enterprise-grade system infrastructure natively on Microsoft Azure, as well as managing complex hybrid-cloud environments. This role acts as a bridge between traditional systems administration and modern cloud operations, focus areas including operating system management (Linux/Windows), hybrid connectivity, virtualization, and identity systems within the cloud ecosystem., Hybrid Systems Infrastructure: Build and manage scalable architectures linking on-premises systems, legacy datacenters, and edge networks directly to Microsoft Azure using technologies like Azure Arc and ExpressRoute. - OS & Workload Engineering: Supervise the deployment, configuration, licensing, and security patching of enterprise virtualised infrastructure, including Windows Server and Enterprise Linux distributions running inside Azure compute layers. - Identity & Directory Services: Manage enterprise identity management fabrics, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Entra Domain Services, active directory sync topologies, and role-based access management (RBAC). - Systems Automation: Eliminate manual administrative tasks by writing robust automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and deployment frameworks like ARM templates or Azure Bicep. - Business Continuity: Architect, routinely test, and maintain enterprise backup topologies and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR). - Performance Operations: Monitor OS-level performance, troubleshoot deep system bottlenecks, manage enterprise logging via Log Analytics, and configure alerts through Azure Monitor. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)