About this role
Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year
Requirements: Strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, security, and monitoring.Excellent knowledge of identity and access management, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.Experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoint environments using Intune.Practical understanding of security best practice, including Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, and Zero Trust principles.Experience operating within hybrid environments across on-premises and cloud.Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing processes.Good understanding of core networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and secure connectivity.PowerShell or automation experience to improve efficiency and consistency.Experience supporting high availability, resilience, and performance optimisation within cloud environments.Experience operating at 2nd/3rd line support level within an enterprise infrastructure environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and methodical approach.Desirable: Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500, or other relevant Azure/Microsoft security certifications.Desirable: Experience contributing to cloud migration or infrastructure modernisation programmes.Desirable: Experience working within an educational environment.Desirable: Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO-aligned standards. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and support Azure infrastructure and associated cloud services.Contribute to the design and architecture development of our Microsoft cloud and hybrid infrastructure.Administer and optimise Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Entra ID.Lead endpoint management using Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, compliance policies, device configuration, and update management.Support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, including Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles.Contribute to cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives.Manage infrastructure security, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and Microsoft Defender controls.Support the investigation and remediation of security incidents relating to Microsoft cloud and identity platforms.Maintain and test backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.Monitor health, resilience, and capacity, recommending improvements where appropriate.Maintain SSL certificates, domain registrations, and related services.Work with external suppliers to support infrastructure services and project delivery.Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and infrastructure standards.Contribute to the development and maintenance of infrastructure policies and procedures.Provide 3rd line support for complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure issues.Support compliance with relevant security and data protection frameworks, including Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidance where applicable.Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, as all positions are classed as regulated activity.Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Technologies: Active DirectoryAzureCloudIaaSSupportMicrosoft 365Microsoft IntunePowerShellSecuritySharePointOffice 365DevOps More:
We are seeking a skilled Microsoft-focused Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT team in Windsor. This is a hands-on technical role supporting and developing our Microsoft infrastructure across Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid environments. We provide and support all core technology services across the environment, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and capable of supporting users and operational delivery. The role is onsite five days per week, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across 52 weeks per year. We offer 28 days holiday, with three days reserved for the Christmas shut down, and additional holiday in lieu for bank holidays worked during school term periods. The salary for this role is £40k to £50k.
last updated 29 week of 2026