Infrastructure Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to join a large Technology Consultancy, supporting secure hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments across UK Government customers. INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD ENGINEER - Up to £65,000 - REMOTE (UK) - ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer with a strong Microsoft background to support and improve enterprise infrastructure across on-premise and Azure environments. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, automation tools and Microsoft 365 services while supporting business-critical systems within a secure environment. Responsibilities: • Support and maintain hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments. • Resolve infrastructure incidents and deliver technical changes in line with change control processes. • Administer Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 services. • Develop automation using PowerShell, Terraform and Bicep. • Monitor platform performance and support backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions. • Collaborate with project, service desk and operations teams to deliver reliable infrastructure services. Skills & ExperienceEssential: • Active SC Clearance. • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Windows Server infrastructure. • Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365. • PowerShell scripting and automation experience. • Knowledge of Terraform and/or Bicep. • VMware and/or Hyper-V administration experience. • Strong understanding of Azure security and hybrid infrastructure. Desirable: • Azure DevOps and CI/CD. • Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud or Azure Sentinel. • Veeam, Azure Backup or similar backup technologies. • Experience within Defence, Government or other highly regulated environments. Benefits • Up to £65,000 • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • 5% matched pension • Private Medical Insurance • Remote & Flexible working options This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team working with modern Microsoft cloud technologies across secure, enterprise-scale environments, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to major infrastructure initiatives.