Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud & Network) | London | Odgers Executive Search
Odgers Interim City of London, England, United Kingdom
Staffing and Recruiting · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will act as a technical escalation point for cloud and network issues while maintaining and improving hybrid infrastructure services. They will also drive infrastructure changes, automate deployments, and support the transition to a modern, cloud-first technology platform.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have strong experience in infrastructure engineering within enterprise environments, specifically with Azure, Microsoft 365, and networking technologies. Proficiency in automation, scripting, and IT service management processes is essential for this role.
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About the role
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud & Network) | London (Hybrid)
We're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help shape and support a modern, cloud-first technology environment.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys working across cloud, networking and hybrid environments.
You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our technology estate, providing 3rd line expertise, supporting major infrastructure initiatives and helping drive the transition towards a more modern and globally aligned technology platform.
What you'll be doing
- Acting as a senior technical escalation point for infrastructure, cloud and network issues
- Supporting and improving Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid infrastructure services
- Managing and maintaining enterprise networking, firewalls, VPNs and connectivity services
- Delivering infrastructure changes, upgrades and service improvements
- Helping reduce legacy technology dependencies and supporting cloud migration initiatives
- Automating deployments and configuration through scripting and tooling
- Working closely with Service Desk, security specialists, technology teams and external suppliers
- Producing clear documentation, operational procedures and technical standards
- Supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring colleagues across the wider technology team
What we're looking for
- Strong experience in infrastructure engineering within enterprise environments
- Hands-on knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and identity platforms
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure
- Strong networking expertise, including firewalls, routing, switching and VPN technologies
- Experience with automation, scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches
- Understanding of IT service management processes, including incident, change and problem management
- Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder management and vendor management skills
- A structured, pragmatic approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Why join us?
- Opportunity to influence a cloud-first technology strategy
- Broad technical exposure across infrastructure, networking and cloud services
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to shape best practice
- Hybrid working model
- Chance to work on meaningful transformation and modernisation projects
If you're an experienced infrastructure engineer looking for a role that combines operational responsibility, technical depth and the opportunity to drive change, we'd love to hear from you.
