IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer

As part of this engagement, you’ll use your expertise across Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune and endpoint technologies to support the migration of users, devices and services from a legacy environment into a modern, consolidated platform. You’ll play a hands-on role in resolving technical challenges, improving security compliance and ensuring users can transition smoothly with minimal disruption.

This role is ideal for a contractor who enjoys delivering outcomes, solving complex technical issues and working directly with stakeholders to drive progress.

Key Information

Contract Position

Outside IR35 Engagement

Office-based role requiring attendance 5 days per week

Travel between company locations may be required

Hands-on infrastructure, migration and security remediation work

Immediate start preferred

What’s in it for You?

Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transformation programme

Outside IR35 engagement

Varied and technically challenging work

Exposure to modern Microsoft cloud and security technologies

Opportunity to work with Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Project teams

Autonomous role where your expertise will directly influence project success

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Infrastructure Migration Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

Delivering user, device and infrastructure migration activities using Quest migration tooling and Microsoft technologies.

Supporting onsite migration waves, device migrations and user cutover activities.

Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving migration blockers across Microsoft 365, Active Directory, endpoints and security controls.

Carrying out endpoint remediation and security hardening activities using Microsoft Intune, Defender and related technologies.

Implementing infrastructure changes and technical fixes to support successful migrations.

Working closely with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Project teams to coordinate migration activities and technical readiness.

Providing hands-on support to end users during migration activities.

Producing technical documentation, migration procedures, knowledge articles and support handover material.

Essential Experience

Strong experience in Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Active Directory administration.

Experience using Quest migration tooling (or comparable enterprise migration platforms).

Proven experience supporting enterprise Microsoft 365 and endpoint environments.

Experience troubleshooting complex user, device and infrastructure issues.

Experience carrying out endpoint remediation and security improvement activities.

Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11 deployment, migration and support.

Experience with Microsoft Intune, Defender and endpoint management technologies.

Knowledge of Group Policy, Windows Server and Azure administration.

Desirable Experience

PowerShell scripting and automation.

Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Endpoint Administrator Associate.

Experience delivering outcomes within contract or project-based environments.

Experience supporting large-scale migration programmes.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll be someone who:

Delivers results and thrives in a fast-paced project environment.

Takes ownership and works effectively with minimal supervision.

Has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Builds strong working relationships across technical and business teams.

Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Maintains a strong focus on security, quality and customer experience.