Azure & Infrastructure Manager

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect  
For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Role and key responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Azure & Infrastructure Manager to join our team and help us design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions using Azure services and tools. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing Azure resources, deploying and configuring cloud infrastructure, automating workflows and processes, and ensuring security and compliance standards. Additionally, you will lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve project and career goals.

• Provide Level 3 support across the breadth of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure IAAS, PAAS, Terraform, Containers, Subscription and Tenant management, DevOps, FinOps and Security.
• Automate workflows and processes using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or other tools
• Monitor and troubleshoot Cloud performance, availability, and reliability issues.
• Ensure security and compliance standards are met using Azure policies, roles, and permissions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for Azure infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. This includes designing disaster recovery solutions, automating deployments using Azure DevOps, and optimizing costs through the use of Azure Cost Management tools.
• Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring we are ‘always audit ready. 
• Implement security best practices.
• Experience of managing on-premises Hyper-V or VMware Infrastructure
• Deep understand of all Windows operating systems.

Team Management Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and coaching team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals and expectations, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for professional development, ensuring the team stays up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution to ensure efficient project execution and timely delivery of tasks.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and with other departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration on projects and initiatives.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding process for new team members, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the team.

Skills and Experience:

• Significant and demonstrable experience in Azure administration or engineering. 
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of Azure services and features
• Experience in using Azure DevOps, GitHub, or other tools for version control 
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and tools, such as Azure Security Centre or Azure Key Vault.
• Ideally have certification in Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert In-depth knowledge of Terraform, FinOps, Azure modernization, and security best practices.
• Understanding of GPO and Intune policies.
• A self-driven individual with a passion for delivering value to the firm.
• The ability to identify, take ownership of, and lead efforts to overcome technical challenges.
• Familiarity with project delivery cycles and frameworks.
• An understanding of Quality.
• A desire to learn more about new and existing products 

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in strategic thinking, diplomacy, persuasion, and influencing others
• Confident when interacting with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 
• Solution oriented 
• Practical, resilient, and resourceful, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing situations.
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and multitask effectively. 
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude and a proactive approach. 

What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.