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Interim Infrastructure Specialist

Birmingham Interim £400 - £420 per day View Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Interim Infrastructure Specialist to support a critical transformation programme focused on modern endpoint management, identity security, and operational maturity. This short-term contract will focus on Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft Entra, and Group Policy optimisation within a hybrid environment.
  • Interim Infrastructure Specialist | 3 Month Contract | Birmingham | Inside IR35
  • AzureAD | Group Policy | Office365 | InTune | Autopilot | Networking

About Our Client

  • Our client is a well-established, Birmingham-based organisation operating within a complex, multi-site environment. They are currently undertaking a significant digital and infrastructure maturity programme, modernising their technology estate with a strong focus on Microsoft cloud technologies, security, and end-user experience.
  • Working within a small but highly collaborative ICT team, you will support the delivery of key initiatives across a hybrid (on-prem and Azure) infrastructure, in a business where reliability, security, and efficiency are critical.

Job Description

This is a hands-on Interim Infrastructure Specialist role with a strong emphasis on endpoint management, identity, and cloud-first transformation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting a full discovery and assessment of the current infrastructure estate across Entra ID, Intune, Group Policy, and patching
  • Leading the rationalisation of Group Policy and developing a structured migration roadmap to Intune
  • Enhancing and optimising Autopilot deployments, including defining and validating a standard build process
  • Reviewing and strengthening the Microsoft Entra environment, including Conditional Access, identity security, and privileged access
  • Improving workstation patch management, including update rings, compliance reporting, and user impact considerations
  • Auditing application registrations, permissions, and group structures within Microsoft Entra
  • Developing clear, reusable documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Supporting knowledge transfer and producing a comprehensive handover at the end of the engagement



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, delivery-focused Interim Infrastructure Specialist with strong experience in modern Microsoft environments. You will bring:

  • Proven experience in a hands-on Infrastructure / Endpoint / EUC role
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    • Microsoft Intune & Autopilot
    • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
    • Group Policy design, analysis, and migration
  • Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem and cloud)
  • Strong understanding of Conditional Access, identity governance, and endpoint compliance
  • Experience designing or improving patch management strategies
  • Ability to produce clear technical documentation and work autonomously in a project-led environment



Desirable:

  • Experience delivering GPO-to-Intune transformation projects
  • Exposure to high-availability or regulated environments
  • Experience working alongside MSPs or third-party providers

What's on Offer

  • Day rate circa £400 per day (Inside IR35)
  • Initial 3 month contract with likely extensions
  • Opportunity to play a key role in a meaningful infrastructure transformation programme
  • High level of ownership and autonomy across critical workstreams
  • Birmingham-based role with potential for some flexibility depending on project needs
Contact
Palminder Johal
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031744
Phone number
+44 121 230 9416

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Infrastructure
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Palminder Johal
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9416
Job reference
JN-062026-7031744