Senior Engineer, Microsoft Cloud and Infrastructure

Filtrona is accelerating its global IT transformation to build a secure, scalable, and modern Microsoft ecosystem across manufacturing and managed service environments. We are looking for a Senior Microsoft Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our Microsoft platform across Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premise infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role focused on driving stability, security, and continuous improvement across a complex, hybrid environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring our Microsoft services are high-performing, secure, and compliant, supporting a global manufacturing business where uptime, governance, and resilience are critical.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Microsoft Platform Ownership

• Manage and optimize core Microsoft services across Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-prem infrastructure
• Administer technologies including: Active Directory & Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune (MDM, compliance, device management) Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps) Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy SQL Server (backup, recovery, performance tuning)
• Ensure platforms are secure, standardized, and aligned to enterprise governance

2. Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce Microsoft security controls across hybrid environments
• Monitor and respond to threats using Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Sentinel
• Drive Zero Trust principles across identity, device, and access layers
• Continuously assessing and enhance E5 security capabilities and posture

3. Cloud & Hybrid Engineering

• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity)
• Lead and support cloud migration and modernization initiatives
• Design resilient, secure, and cost-efficient architectures aligned to best practices
• Enforce Azure governance, policies, and cost optimization

4. Service Reliability & Operations

• Ensure high availability and performance of Microsoft platforms
• Collaborate with managed service providers and vendors to drive SLA performance
• Own incident, problem, and change management aligned with ITIL practices
• Maintain clear technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs

5. Manufacturing Environment Integration

• Support integration between IT systems and manufacturing technologies (MES, SCADA, PLC)
• Ensure secure and reliable connection for shop-floor operations
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and site resilience testing

6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and implement new capabilities across the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g. Copilot, Entra governance, Azure Arc)
• Lead PoCs and pilot deployments for emerging technologies
• Drive automation using PowerShell and modern management tools
• Share knowledge and uplift capability across global IT teams

Key Requirements:

• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft infrastructure and cloud environments
• Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, and Defender
• Proven experience in hybrid environments and enterprise-scale operations
• Experience working with managed service providers and SLA-driven delivery models
• Background in manufacturing or regulated industries is an advantage
• Strong troubleshooting across infrastructure, identity, and cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of hybrid AD, cloud networking, and security architecture
• Experience with SQL Server administration (backup, recovery, performance)
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102), Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), ITIL Foundation
  

About Filtrona

Filtrona is the only global, independent market leader in the design, testing and manufacturing of specialist filter solutions and related scientific services. With a head office in Singapore, Filtrona has 9 manufacturing facilities across Europe, America, and Asia, together with 2 innovation centres, an accredited laboratory and a centre of excellence focused on sustainability. The company has over 2000 employees serving customers across 120 countries.

Our purpose is to support partners to transform and benefit from business growth we succeed when they succeed. Our mission is to be a responsible, customer-focused innovation leader creating excellence in sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow.

For more information, please visit www.filtrona.com