Cloud Systems Administrator– IIR35 £450PD – 6 months
A reputable public sector corporation is hiring a Cloud Systems Administrator to join their dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Office 365, Exchange 365 (including hybrid environments), and Proofpoint mail hygiene solutions. This role will involve managing cloud infrastructure, email security, and identity management solutions, with a focus on high availability, security, and seamless user experiences.
This contract opportunity requires weekly office presence and is paying up to £450 Inside IR 35 for a 6 month project.
Core responsibilities:
- Administer and support Office 365, Exchange 365, and hybrid Exchange environments, ensuring smooth operation, security, and compliance across all mail systems.
- Manage and optimize Proofpoint mail hygiene solutions, ensuring the organization’s email system is protected against spam, phishing, and other security threats.
- Implement, configure, and maintain cloud-based identity management solutions, including Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), to enhance user authentication, access control, and security across cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
- Ensure best practices in cloud security are followed, including configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA), data protection policies, and advanced threat protection features.
- Monitor and optimize cloud environments (AWS, Azure) for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
Essential:
- Local government or public sector experience is a must have.
- Strong experience managing Office 365, Exchange 365, and Hybrid Exchange environments.
- Extensive knowledge of Proofpoint email security solutions (or similar mail hygiene tools).
- Solid experience with AWS and Azure, including provisioning and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services.
- Proficient with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including user/group management, SSO, and MFA configurations.
- Experience with cloud-based security solutions, including email threat protection, spam filtering, and advanced email security.
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and system management tasks (preferred).
