Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Day rate
- €300-400/day (EUR)
- Category
- Platform / Infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland): Manage a hybrid on-prem/Azure environment, including servers, storage, VMware, backup, networking, and Microsoft 365. Support cloud migration, security improvements, and incident/problem management. 5+ years' experience required.
- Manage hybrid on-prem and Azure infrastructure: servers, storage, VMware, backup, and core network
- Build, manage, and improve Azure services (VMs, storage, networking, identity, access controls, subscription governance)
- Support migration of workloads to Azure
- Run Microsoft 365 platform and manage Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, Intune
- Act as second-line escalation for technical issues from service desk
- Handle patching, upgrades, and changes via ITIL processes
- Participate in incident, problem, and root-cause reviews
- Collaborate with security team to address vulnerabilities and strengthen controls
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, 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 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, cloud administration, security
- 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
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
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 and related identity services, and ensuring stability, security, and compliance through ITIL processes.
- Hybrid infrastructure management·Medium
- Azure administration·High
- Microsoft 365 and identity·High
- ITIL process adherence·High
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
0–8 minPrepare concise examples of managing both on-premises and Azure resources, focusing on stability, security, and migration.
Refresh Microsoft 365 and Identity Management Knowledge
8–15 minRevisit your experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, and Intune, and prepare to discuss troubleshooting and escalation scenarios.
Brush Up on ITIL Processes
15–20 minReview your application of ITIL incident, change, and problem management, including documentation and communication practices.
Summarize Experience with VMware, Storage, Backup, and Networking
20–25 minList key technologies and examples of troubleshooting or optimizing these systems in enterprise environments.
Prepare Targeted Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minSelect and tailor questions about the technical environment, cloud strategy, and team collaboration to demonstrate your engagement.
Talking points
, 5 itemsHybrid Infrastructure Management
Be ready to discuss your experience maintaining both on-premises and cloud environments, as the role requires managing servers, storage, VMware, and backup across both.
Azure Services Administration
Prepare examples of building, managing, and improving Azure services, including VMs, storage, networking, and identity, as well as migrating workloads to Azure.
Microsoft 365 and Identity Management
Demonstrate your hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, and Intune, as you will be the escalation point for these platforms.
ITIL Processes and Incident Management
Showcase your familiarity with ITIL processes for patching, upgrades, incident, and problem management, as these are core to the role.
Security Collaboration and Zero Trust
Be prepared to discuss how you have worked with security teams to close vulnerabilities and implement security controls, especially in a Zero Trust context.
What to research
, 5 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, MFA, Conditional Access, and Intune.
ITIL Processes
Refresh your knowledge of ITIL incident, change, and problem management processes and how you have applied them.
VMware, Storage, and Backup
Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with VMware environments, storage solutions, and backup strategies.
Networking Fundamentals
Review your experience with LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and firewalls in enterprise settings.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main challenges currently facing 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 migration of workloads to Azure being prioritized and managed?
Why ask this? To gauge the maturity of their cloud strategy and your potential involvement.
What tools and processes are in place for ITIL-driven change and incident management?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations around compliance and process rigor.
How does the team collaborate with the security function, especially regarding Zero Trust initiatives?
Why ask this? To assess the level of cross-team collaboration and security focus.
What is the typical escalation path for complex technical issues?
Why ask this? To understand your role in the support structure and expectations for second-line support.
Are there opportunities to contribute to automation or infrastructure as code initiatives?
Why ask this? To identify areas for technical growth and innovation within the team.
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