Systems & Cloud Engineer

Systems & Cloud Engineer We’re on the lookout for a highly technical Systems & Cloud Engineer who is excellent in managing cloud solutions and implementing design practices for a prestigious US law firm in the heart of the City. This hands-on technical role, will help architect, secure, and operate the firm’s Azure platform while maintaining critical hybrid infrastructure services. • Salary to £70,000 • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) • Free in-office lunch once a week • Monthly £100 employee contribution Systems & Cloud Engineer Key Responsibilities: • Develop and deliver cloud infrastructure strategies that support business objectives across Azure, SaaS, and on-premises environments • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, networking, and multi-subscription architectures • Deploy, manage, and optimise Azure IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence • Lead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives, including assessment, planning, execution, and decommissioning of legacy infrastructure • Design and support secure hybrid connectivity, networking, and identity services across Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and on-premises environments • Implement and maintain security, compliance, monitoring, and governance controls aligned with Zero Trust principles and organisational standards • Provide technical leadership, escalation support, and operational oversight for core enterprise infrastructure, including VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP • Drive infrastructure design, capacity planning, performance optimisation, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement • Participate in an on-call rota and collaborate across teams to maintain service availability and resolve critical incidents Systems & Cloud Engineer Skills & Requirements: • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment • Experience operating in a highly regulated environment (Legal or Financial Servies) is essential • Infrastructure-as-Code and automation experience (Terraform and/or equivalent; PowerShell scripting) • Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services; familiarity with Purview concepts (eDiscovery, retention) strongly preferred • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and AI-enabled productivity/security concepts (e.g., Copilot) • Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform) preferred