Specialist, IT Infrastructure Engineering

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Specialist, IT Infrastructure EngineerJob ID: 36502Job Level: S2 CoreJob Location: Gurugram / BangaloreFunction:Digital & Information Office (DIO)Employment Type: Full timeWorking pattern: HybridWhy we need this roleThe Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer (M365, Azure, GCP & Identity) is responsible for the engineering, implementation, and operational support of Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and enterprise identity (AD/Entra).The role delivers secure, standardised, and automated solutions, translating architectural designs, standards, and roadmaps into robust, scalable platform implementations and operational services.Working as a senior technical expert within the engineering team, the role collaborates with Architecture, Security, Development, and Operations teams to ensure solutions are delivered, integrated, and operated effectively.It embeds security, resilience, automation, and operability by implementation, driving consistency and optimisation across M365, Azure, GCP, and Identity platforms. Through engineering excellence, the role reduces risk, complexity, and manual effort, improves resilience and service stability, and supports cost-efficient platform operations.What you will doEngineers and supports solutions across M365, Azure, GCP, and Identity, ensuring platforms, tooling, interfaces, and configurations are secure, resilient, automated, and operationally effective.

Microsoft 365 Platforms: Implementation, configuration, and support of collaboration and productivity services (inc. Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune), including governance controls, security settings, and lifecycle activitiesAzure Cloud: Deployment and support of landing zones, subscriptions, connectivity, platform services, and governance controls aligned to architectural standardsGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP): Implementation and operational support of project structures, networking, workload environments, and security configurationsIdentity & Access: Engineering and operation of Active Directory and Entra ID, including authentication, Conditional Access, privileged access, identity governance, and directory integrationCloud Security & Compliance: Implementation and maintenance of secure configurations, monitoring, logging, encryption, and policy enforcement across cloud and identity platformsDelivers and supports standardisation, automation, tooling, and consistency across cloud, workplace, and identity platformsWhat we're looking for

1. Solution Engineering & Operation

Implement and operate infrastructure and platform solutions aligned to architectures, standards, and patternsBuild, configure, and operate end-to-end cloud, M365, and identity solutionsAct as senior escalation point for engineering and operational issues

1. Security, Resilience & Operability

Implement and operate secure-by-design configurationsEnsure resilience, recoverability, monitoring, and operational readiness are delivered and sustained

1. Roadmap Execution

Deliver and operate roadmap initiatives and platform improvementsSupport planning and execution of engineering and operational changes

1. Cross-Domain Collaboration

Work with Architecture, Security, Development, and Infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutionsEnsure solutions are tested, transitioned, and fully operational

1. Vendor & Technology Engagement

Work with vendors to support implementation, operation, and issue resolutionContribute to platform, tooling, and operational improvements

1. Operational Governance & Support

Ensure solutions align to standards and are maintained through BAU lifecycleSupport incident, problem, and continuous service improvement activities

1. Automation, Standardisation & Optimisation

Implement and operate automation-first solutionsReduce manual effort, technical debt, and complexityImprove stability, consistency, and operational efficiency at scale

Operational Support

Participate in an on-call rota for priority incident support

Leadership & Behavioural ExpectationsOperates as a senior engineer with strong ownership, accountability, and delivery focus.

Ownership & Execution: Delivers reliable, secure solutions end-to-end, translating design into high-quality implementationTechnical Leadership: Acts as SME across cloud, M365, and identity, resolving complex technical challengesCollaboration & Influence: Works effectively across teams, contributing to design decisions and stakeholder outcomesAdaptability & Improvement: Responds to challenges while driving automation, optimisation, and clear communicationQualificationExtensive experience in engineering and supporting cloud, workplace, and identity platformsStrong expertise across:

Microsoft 365 configuration, administration, and securityAzure cloud engineering (deployments, governance, connectivity)GCP engineering (projects, networking, security, operations)Identity and access (Active Directory, Entra ID, authentication, access control)Security configuration and resilience practicesAutomation and operational tooling (PowerShell, scripts, IaC concepts)

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilityExperience working in enterprise-scale environmentsWhat we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you'll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don't tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action PlanTrained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First AidersPlease speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.Global Family Leave Policy.Employee Assistance Program.Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

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