Infrastructure & Security Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Infrastructure & Security Engineer (Azure): Managing and optimizing cloud-first Microsoft infrastructure for international operations with an accent on Azure governance, security controls, and endpoint management. Focus on delivering cloud migrations, implementing monitoring systems, and acting as a senior escalation point for complex incidents.

Location: Hybrid (4 days in office) in York, UK

Salary: Circa £50,000

Company

A well-established, privately owned business supporting international operations with a cloud-first, Microsoft-led environment.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, and optimise Azure infrastructure to ensure availability, resilience, and performance.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and security incidents across UK and US operations.
• Deliver cloud migration, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer endpoint management solutions using Microsoft Intune and Group Policy.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting through Azure Monitor and associated tooling.
• Support identity and access management using Azure AD (Entra ID) and Conditional Access policies.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on 2nd/3rd line experience in infrastructure engineering within a mid-sized business environment.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including networking, governance, and security controls.
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365, Azure AD (Entra ID), Conditional Access, and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell and/or Bash.
• Confident communication skills for engaging with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in occasional out-of-hours support.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to take real ownership of a cloud-first environment.
• Support for pursuing specific technical SME specialisms.
• Working within a small but highly skilled technical team.
• Equal opportunities employer promoting diversity and inclusion.