Your new company
Currently working exclusively with one of London''s largest boroughs who are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support key cloud infrastructure projects within a local government environment. This role is designed to deliver targeted project work, enabling the permanent staff to maintain critical BAU services across the council''s digital estate.

The role:

• Type: Contract
• Day Rate: -400 - -500 per day inside IR35
• Location: London (Hybrid)
• Length: Initial 6 months (strong chance of extension)

Key Responsibilities within the role:

• Work alongside permanent IT staff to ensure BAU work is maintained without disruption
• Implement scalable and secure Azure environments for services supporting residents and council departments
• Contribute to automation and modernisation initiatives using PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform etc
• Support cloud migration efforts for legacy on-premise systems
• Adhere to public sector governance, GDPR compliance, and security standards

What you''ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Proven experience deploying and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure within the public sector
• Ability to navigate the dynamics of supporting project delivery while protecting live council services
• Familiarity with UK local government regulations, ITIL best practices, and relevant compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-departmental stakeholders

Current or previous local government experience is highly desired.

What you need to do now
If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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