Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Contract
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Day rate
- €350-415/day (EUR)
- Category
- Platform / Infrastructure
Technologies & skills
Cloud & infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support hybrid on-prem and Azure environments. Responsibilities include infrastructure support, M365 administration, acting as escalation point, collaborating with Security, and supporting cloud migration and automation. Requires strong technical and communication skills.
- Support on-prem and Azure infrastructure, including servers, VMware, storage, backup, and network
- Administer M365, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Intune
- Act as escalation point for Tier 1 and 2 support, following ITIL processes
- Work with Security on patching, vulnerability remediation, and Zero Trust
- Support cloud migration projects and automation
Key requirements
Must-have
- 5+ years in infrastructure engineering
- Strong Windows Server, AD, M365, and Azure experience
- Solid VMware, networking, and backup knowledge
- Consultative, collaborative style and excellent communication skills
Nice-to-have
- AZ-104, AZ-800, ITIL certifications
- PowerShell or Infrastructure as Code experience
Experience: 5+ years in infrastructure engineering
Role signals
- Technical focus
- infrastructure
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
- €350-415 per day
- Dublin
- 6 month contract
We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a hybrid on-prem and Azure environment. The role needs strong technical skills and a consultative approach: you'll advise other teams and explain your technical decisions clearly to both technical and business audiences.
Key responsibilities
- Support on-prem and Azure infrastructure, including servers, VMware, storage, backup and network
- Administer M365, Entra ID, Conditional Access and Intune
- Act as the escalation point for Tier 1 and 2 support, following ITIL processes
- Work with Security on patching, vulnerability remediation and Zero Trust
- Support cloud migration projects and automation
Requirements
- 5+ years in infrastructure engineering
- Strong Windows Server, AD, M365 and Azure experience
- Solid VMware, networking and backup knowledge
- A consultative, collaborative style and excellent communication skills
- Nice to have:
- AZ-104, AZ-800, ITIL,
- Power
- Shell or IaC
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Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer contract role focuses on supporting and administering hybrid on-premises and Azure environments, with responsibilities spanning infrastructure management, cloud migration, and technical consultation.
- Hybrid infrastructure expertise·High
- Cloud services administration·High
- Consultative communication·Medium
- Security collaboration·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Hybrid Infrastructure Experience
0–7 minList and reflect on your most relevant projects involving both on-premises and Azure environments, focusing on integration and troubleshooting.
Refresh Cloud Services Administration Skills
7–14 minRevisit your experience with M365, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Intune, and prepare concise examples of your work.
Prepare Escalation and ITIL Process Examples
14–20 minIdentify situations where you acted as an escalation point and followed ITIL processes, noting outcomes and lessons learned.
Summarize Security Collaboration and Zero Trust Experience
20–25 minRecall specific instances of working with security teams on patching, vulnerability remediation, or Zero Trust initiatives.
Draft Targeted Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minSelect and tailor 2-3 questions from the provided list to ask during your interview.
Talking points
, 5 itemsHybrid Infrastructure Management
Demonstrate your experience supporting both on-premises and Azure environments, including servers, VMware, storage, backup, and networking.
Cloud Services Administration
Showcase your skills in managing M365, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Intune, as these are core to the role.
Incident Escalation and ITIL Processes
Prepare examples of acting as an escalation point and following ITIL processes, as the role requires handling advanced support cases.
Security Collaboration and Zero Trust
Highlight your experience working with security teams on patching, vulnerability remediation, and implementing Zero Trust principles.
Cloud Migration and Automation
Be ready to discuss your involvement in cloud migration projects and any automation (e.g., PowerShell, IaC) you have implemented.
What to research
, 4 itemsAzure and On-Premises Integration
Review your experience with hybrid environments, focusing on integration points between on-premises infrastructure and Azure.
M365, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Intune Administration
Refresh your knowledge and examples of administering these cloud services, including security and compliance configurations.
ITIL Processes and Escalation Handling
Prepare to discuss your familiarity with ITIL processes and your approach to handling escalated support cases.
Security Collaboration and Zero Trust
Be ready to explain your experience working with security teams, especially around patching, vulnerability remediation, and Zero Trust.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main challenges currently faced in managing your hybrid on-prem and Azure environment?
Why ask this? To understand the organization's pain points and where your expertise can add value.
How is the team structured, and how does this role interact with other IT and security teams?
Why ask this? To clarify collaboration expectations and reporting lines.
What are the key projects or initiatives planned for the next six months?
Why ask this? To gauge the immediate priorities and how your work will contribute.
How mature are your ITIL processes, and are there any areas targeted for improvement?
Why ask this? To assess process maturity and opportunities for you to contribute to process optimization.
What tools or platforms are currently used for automation and infrastructure as code?
Why ask this? To determine the technical environment and potential for automation work.
How does the organization approach ongoing training and upskilling for cloud technologies?
Why ask this? To understand support for professional development and staying current with technology.
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