Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Day rate
- €300-400/day (EUR)
- Category
- Platform / Infrastructure
Technologies & skills
Cloud & infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer role in Dublin, supporting a mixed on-prem and Azure environment. Responsibilities include managing servers, storage, VMware, networking, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and acting as escalation for complex issues. Focus on automation, security, and cloud modernization.
- Look after on-prem and cloud infrastructure, including servers, storage, VMware and core networking
- Administer Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage, networking, identity and RBAC
- Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
- Look after Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and device compliance through Intune
- Act as the escalation point for complex issues passed up from first and second line support
- Handle incidents, problems and changes within SLAs, following ITIL processes
- Apply patches, fix vulnerabilities and help put Zero Trust security controls in place
- Support migrations, upgrades and cloud modernisation projects
Key requirements
Must-have
- 5+ years of hands-on infrastructure engineering or technical operations experience
- Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP skills
- Solid experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune
- Good working knowledge of Azure infrastructure and security tooling
- Experience with VMware, storage and backup technologies
- Sound understanding of networking, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, routing and switching
- Excellent communication skills
- Methodical, hands-on approach
Nice-to-have
- PowerShell scripting
- Certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-800
Experience: 5+ years
Role signals
- Technical focus
- infrastructure
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer
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**We're looking for an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer for an initial day-rate contract of 6 months. It's a hybrid role based in Dublin, joining a busy IT operations team that keeps a mixed on-prem and Azure estate running smoothly while the business moves further into the cloud.
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Responsibilities**
- Look after on-prem and cloud infrastructure, including servers, storage, VMware and core networking
- Administer Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage, networking, identity and RBAC
- Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
- Look after Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and device compliance through Intune
- Act as the escalation point for complex issues passed up from first and second line support
- Handle incidents, problems and changes within SLAs, following ITIL processes
- Apply patches, fix vulnerabilities and help put Zero Trust security controls in place
- Support migrations, upgrades and cloud modernisation projects
- Look for ways to automate and simplify, and keep runbooks and documentation up to date
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on infrastructure engineering or technical operations experience
- Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP skills
- Solid experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune
- Good working knowledge of Azure infrastructure and security tooling
- Experience with VMware, storage and backup technologies
- Sound understanding of networking, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, routing and switching
- PowerShell scripting and certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-800 would be an advantage
- Excellent communication skills and a methodical, hands-on approach
Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland without restriction.
Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer role focuses on managing and supporting both on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, security, and operational excellence within a hybrid environment.
- Hands-on technical expertise·High
- Hybrid cloud and on-prem management·High
- Security and compliance focus·Medium
- Incident escalation and troubleshooting·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 cloud environments.
Refresh Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune Knowledge
7–14 minGo over key administration tasks, security settings, and recent updates in Microsoft 365 and related tools.
Prepare Security and Incident Management Examples
14–20 minSelect examples where you implemented security controls, handled escalations, or managed incidents within SLAs.
Review Networking and VMware Fundamentals
20–25 minBrush up on core networking concepts and your experience with VMware, storage, and backup solutions.
Draft Questions and STAR Stories
25–30 minPrepare thoughtful questions for the interviewer and structure your experience examples using the STAR method.
Talking points
, 5 itemsHybrid Infrastructure Support
Be ready to discuss your experience managing both on-premises and cloud environments, as the role requires seamless support across VMware, servers, storage, and Azure.
Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Administration
Prepare examples of administering Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID, and Intune, as these are core to the daily responsibilities.
Incident Management and Escalation
Demonstrate your ability to handle complex technical issues, act as an escalation point, and work within ITIL frameworks.
Security and Zero Trust Implementation
Showcase your experience applying patches, fixing vulnerabilities, and implementing security controls such as Conditional Access and MFA.
Automation and Documentation
Highlight how you have used scripting (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and maintain accurate documentation and runbooks.
What to research
, 4 itemsAzure Infrastructure and Security Tools
Review your experience with Azure virtual machines, networking, storage, RBAC, and security features.
Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune Administration
Refresh knowledge of managing users, devices, and security policies across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
VMware, Storage, and Backup Solutions
Prepare examples of supporting VMware environments, storage management, and backup technologies.
Networking Fundamentals
Brush up on LAN/WAN, firewalls, routing, switching, and how these integrate with cloud environments.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main challenges currently faced in managing your hybrid on-prem and Azure infrastructure?
Why ask this? Shows your interest in understanding the environment and where you can add value.
How is the IT operations team structured, and how does escalation typically work?
Why ask this? Clarifies your place in the team and expectations for handling complex issues.
What are the top priorities for cloud modernization or migration projects in the next six months?
Why ask this? Demonstrates your forward-thinking approach and interest in project work.
Which automation tools or scripting languages are most commonly used in your environment?
Why ask this? Helps you understand the technical stack and where your skills fit.
How do you approach security and compliance, particularly with Zero Trust and device management?
Why ask this? Shows your alignment with their security priorities and readiness to contribute.
What is the process for keeping documentation and runbooks up to date?
Why ask this? Indicates your commitment to operational excellence and knowledge sharing.
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