Interim Infrastructure Specialist

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.

Client Details

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.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

Profile

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 environmentDesirable:

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