Interim Infrastructure Specialist - #2082568

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 environment

Desirable:

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

Job 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