Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Contract
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Day rate
- €300-400/day (EUR)
- Category
- Platform / Infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer (6-month contract, hybrid in Ireland) responsible for managing a hybrid on-prem/Azure estate, Microsoft 365 platform, and core network. Involves Azure administration, incident response, patching, upgrades, and collaboration with security to strengthen controls and support Zero Trust.
- Manage hybrid on-prem and Azure infrastructure: servers, storage, VMware, backup, and core network
- Build, manage, and improve Azure services including VMs, storage, networking, identity, access controls, and subscription governance
- Support migration of workloads to Azure
- Run Microsoft 365 platform (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) as second-line escalation
- Manage Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, and Intune device management
- Resolve technical problems escalated from the service desk, including hardware faults and vendor repairs
- Handle patching, upgrades, and changes via ITIL processes
- Participate in incident, problem, and root-cause reviews
Key requirements
Must-have
- 5+ years in infrastructure engineering or technical operations
- Strong Windows Server skills: AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune
- Good working knowledge of Azure administration
- Experience with VMware, storage, and backup
- Solid grasp of networking: LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls
- Working knowledge of ITIL incident, change, and problem processes
Nice-to-have
- PowerShell scripting
- AKS
- CI/CD
- GitHub
- Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with monitoring tools
Experience: 5+ years in infrastructure engineering or technical operations
Role signals
- Technical focus
- infrastructure
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
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Dublin
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Hybrid
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€300-400 per day
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6-month contract
What you'll do
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Look after a hybrid estate of on-prem and Azure: servers, storage, VMware, backup and the core network, keeping it stable, secure and running well.
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Build, manage and improve Azure services, including VMs, storage, networking, identity, access controls and subscription governance, and help move more workloads to the cloud.
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Run the Microsoft 365 platform (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) as the second-line escalation point, and manage Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access and Intune device management.
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Take on the harder technical problems passed up from the service desk, including hardware faults and vendor repairs.
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Handle patching, upgrades and changes through a formal ITIL process, and take part in incident, problem and root-cause reviews.
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Work with the security team to close vulnerabilities, strengthen controls with Defender and move the business towards a Zero Trust model.
What you'll need
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5+ years in infrastructure engineering or technical operations, ideally with a degree in IT, Computer Science or similar.
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Strong Windows Server skills: AD, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
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Hands-on experience running Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune.
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Good working knowledge of Azure administration.
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Experience with VMware, storage and backup.
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A solid grasp of networking: LAN/WAN, routing, switching and firewalls.
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Working knowledge of ITIL incident, change and problem processes.
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Nice to have: PowerShell scripting, AKS, CI/CD, GitHub and Infrastructure as Code, and experience with monitoring tools.
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Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer role focuses on managing a hybrid on-premises and Azure environment, supporting Microsoft 365 platforms, and ensuring stability, security, and operational excellence across infrastructure components.
- Hybrid infrastructure expertise·High
- Microsoft 365 and identity management·High
- ITIL process adherence·Medium
- Networking and virtualization·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Recent Hybrid Infrastructure Projects
0–7 minList and reflect on recent projects where you managed both on-prem and Azure environments, focusing on challenges and outcomes.
Prepare Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Troubleshooting Examples
7–13 minSelect 1-2 strong examples of resolving complex issues in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, or Intune.
Refresh ITIL and Change Management Knowledge
13–19 minReview your experience with ITIL processes, especially around patching, upgrades, and incident reviews.
Summarize Networking, VMware, and Backup Experience
19–25 minPrepare concise summaries of your hands-on work with networking, VMware, storage, and backup solutions.
Draft Role-Specific Questions
25–30 minWrite down 2-3 questions to ask the interviewer about the environment, team, and upcoming projects.
Talking points
, 6 itemsHybrid Infrastructure Operations
Be ready to discuss your experience managing both on-premises and cloud (Azure) environments, as this is central to the role.
Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Administration
You will be the escalation point for Microsoft 365 and identity services, so prepare examples of troubleshooting and managing these platforms.
ITIL Processes in Practice
Demonstrate your familiarity with formal ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management, as these are required for patching and upgrades.
Networking and Security Controls
Showcase your understanding of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, and how you have worked with security teams to close vulnerabilities.
VMware, Storage, and Backup Solutions
Highlight your hands-on experience with virtualization, storage, and backup, as these are key components of the hybrid estate.
Azure Service Management and Migration
Prepare to discuss how you have built, managed, and migrated workloads to Azure, including governance and access controls.
What to research
, 4 itemsAzure Administration and Migration
Review your experience with Azure services, especially VM, storage, networking, identity, and workload migration.
Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune
Prepare examples of managing, troubleshooting, and securing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune environments.
ITIL Processes and Change Management
Refresh your knowledge of ITIL incident, change, and problem management processes and how you have applied them.
Networking, VMware, Storage, and Backup
Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with networking, VMware, storage, and backup solutions.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main challenges currently facing your hybrid on-prem and Azure environment?
Why ask this? To understand the specific pain points and priorities for the role.
How is the team structured, and how does this role interact with other IT and security teams?
Why ask this? To clarify collaboration and escalation processes.
What is the current approach to workload migration to Azure, and are there any major projects planned?
Why ask this? To gauge the scale and complexity of upcoming cloud initiatives.
Which monitoring and automation tools are currently in use, and is there scope for introducing new solutions?
Why ask this? To assess the maturity of the environment and opportunities for improvement.
How are ITIL processes implemented and enforced within the organization?
Why ask this? To understand the rigor and expectations around change and incident management.
What does success look like for this role over the next six months?
Why ask this? To align your efforts with the organization's expectations and priorities.
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