Principal | Connecting Top Technology Talent – Digital, Cyber, Transformation
JS Careers is partnering with a well known, regulated enterprise to tighten, document, and uplift a complex hybrid environment spanning cloud and on‐prem.
This is a hands‐on fixed‐term contract role focused on optimisation, hardening, and leaving behind crystal clear documentation that keeps operations humming long after handover.
What you'll do
- Review the current hybrid estate (on‐prem & cloud) and map architecture, configurations, dependencies, and SOPs.
- Identify and implement improvements across performance, capacity, security, and cost (targeting 10–20% cloud savings).
- Set alert thresholds and tighten monitoring across the stack.
- Uplift infrastructure to meet evolving business and compliance needs; lead re‐platforming to Azure where appropriate.
- Provide L3 support during the engagement, collaborating with internal teams and vendors.
- Enable the team with high‐quality runbooks, diagrams, and training.
Success looks like
- Documentation coverage: high‐fidelity runbooks, architecture diagrams, SOPs; alerts configured and actionable.
- Stability & efficiency: fewer incidents and performance alerts; >99.9% availability; measurable cloud cost reduction.
- Security posture: remediated vulnerabilities and controls aligned to ISO 27001/regulated‐industry standards.
- Knowledge transfer: clear enablement materials and positive feedback from the IT team.
The environment (key tech)
- Identity, Security & Compliance: Azure AD, Microsoft CA, Microsoft Purview, Palo Alto, Mimecast
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Power Automate
- Nice to have (industry): Legal‐sector platforms such as iManage, Intapp, Elite 3E
What you bring
- 5+ years delivering and supporting multi‐site infrastructure in hybrid environments.
- Solid networking fundamentals (routers/switching/Wi‐Fi; Cisco preferred).
- Proven track record producing high‐quality system documentation and DR/BCP artefacts.
- Comfortable leading infra projects, engaging stakeholders, and working under deadlines.
- Certifications like ITIL/CCNP/VCP/MCITP are welcome.
The offer
- Fixed Term Contract: 12 months
- Location: Hybrid (CBD office location)
- Impact: Own a discrete uplift program with clear milestones—infra review (first 6 weeks), optimisation plan (by month 3), final documentation & handover (by month 11).
Seniority level
- Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
- Full‐time
Job function
- Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
- Technology, Information and Media
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