Summary
A hands-on Systems and Cloud Engineer role focused on architecting, securing, and operating enterprise cloud environments alongside critical hybrid infrastructure. You will design landing zones, governance and networking, lead cloud migration and modernization, manage identity and connectivity, and improve reliability, monitoring, and security. The role suits an experienced Azure engineer comfortable with Infrastructure as Code, automation, enterprise infrastructure, and regulated environments.
Highlights
Hands-on cloud engineering role with substantial ownership of enterprise Azure architecture, migration, security, governance, and hybrid infrastructure. The position offers hybrid working, a salary of up to £70,000, a weekly in-office lunch, and a monthly employee contribution.
Description
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 £70,000Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)Free in-office lunch once a weekMonthly £100 employee contribution
Systems & Cloud Engineer Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver cloud infrastructure strategies that support business objectives across Azure, SaaS, and on-premises environmentsDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, networking, and multi-subscription architecturesDeploy, manage, and optimise Azure IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellenceLead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives, including assessment, planning, execution, and decommissioning of legacy infrastructureDesign and support secure hybrid connectivity, networking, and identity services across Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and on-premises environmentsImplement and maintain security, compliance, monitoring, and governance controls aligned with Zero Trust principles and organisational standardsProvide technical leadership, escalation support, and operational oversight for core enterprise infrastructure, including VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCPDrive infrastructure design, capacity planning, performance optimisation, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvementParticipate 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 environmentExperience operating in a highly regulated environment (Legal or Financial Servies) is essentialInfrastructure-as-Code and automation experience (Terraform and/or equivalent; PowerShell scripting)Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services; familiarity with Purview concepts (eDiscovery, retention) strongly preferredFamiliarity with Microsoft Fabric and AI-enabled productivity/security concepts (e.g., Copilot)Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform) preferred
