Azure Infrastructure Engineer

TL;DR

Azure Infrastructure Engineer (Azure/DevOps): Provide day-to-day support for core Azure services including compute, networking, and storage with an accent on high availability, performance, and troubleshooting complex issues. Focus on scaling CI/CD pipelines, monitoring with Microsoft Sentinel, security operations, and compliance frameworks.

Hybrid: based in Manchester, office 2-3 days per week

£50,000 - £55,000

Company

hirify.global is the leading learner management platform and pioneer of Eportfolio software, trusted by 650+ organisations to support apprenticeships and training, with £12m ARR and plans to reach £25m.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day support for Azure services like compute, VNETs, NSGs, and storage, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Execute infrastructure improvements and troubleshoot complex issues alongside the Infrastructure Manager.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for streamlined deployments.
• Support monitoring with Microsoft Sentinel and Log Analytics, tuning rules and managing dashboards.
• Review security dashboards, remediate recommendations, and implement Entra ID best practices.
• Contribute to compliance, standards, and technical documentation for auditability and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Solid hands-on Azure administration: VMs, backup, networking (VNETs, NSGs), storage; production estate support
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Competent with PowerShell or Azure CLI; interest in IaC (Ansible, Terraform)
• Experience with KQL, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, and security best practices
• Understanding of RBAC and Entra ID identity management
• Knowledge of ISO 27001; proactive, self-directed problem solver eager to learn DevOps

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 5 personal days
• Annual Lifestyle Reward £325
• Private medical and dental care
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Competitive UK employee benefits programme

Hiring process

• Interviews, possibly written exercise, assessment day, and/or presentation
• Equal opportunities employer; inform of any adjustments needed