Job description
Sumer is a values-led, purpose-driven professional services group on an ambitious growth journey. Built through acquisition, Sumer brings together high-quality regional firms under a collaborative and entrepreneurial model. As the Group continues to scale, we are establishing a permanent procurement function to support commercial performance, supplier governance and operational consistency across the business.
We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Analyst to support a major transformation programme, consolidating multiple accountancy firms into a centralised Microsoft Azure environment.This role will play a key part in migrating diverse legacy infrastructures (including on-premises and existing cloud estates) into a unified, secure, and scalable Azure platform. The contractor will work closely with internal IT teams, third-party vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient transitions.Key Responsibilities
Support the migration of infrastructure, systems, and services into Azure
Assess and document existing environments (on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based)
Design and implement migration strategies (lift-and-shift, replatforming, or modernisation)
Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards are maintained throughout
Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues
Collaborate with project managers to track progress and manage risks
Produce clear technical documentation and handover materials
Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams post-migration
Execute migrations of:
Servers and virtual machines
Active Directory / Azure AD (Entra ID)
File services and storage
Line-of-business applications
Support tenant consolidation and identity integration across multiple entities
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including:
Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage
Azure Migrate and related tooling
Azure AD / Entra ID, identity management, and hybrid identity
Proven experience delivering infrastructure migration or transformation projects
Experience migrating from:
On-premises environments (VMware / Hyper-V)
Existing cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)
Solid understanding of:
Networking (VPNs, firewalls, routing)
Security best practices in cloud environments
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
Experience with Microsoft 365 tenant migrations
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience within professional services or accountancy firms
Familiarity with accountancy platforms such as CCH & IRIS
Azure Landing Zones
Infrastructure as Code (e.g. ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Endpoint management (Intune)
Data migration tools and strategies
Belong @ Sumer
At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
We Shine Together
We Do the Right Thing
We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
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Who can apply
The source lists worldwide eligibility. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-11, UTC-10, UTC-9.5, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC-3, UTC-2, UTC-1, UTC+0, UTC+1, UTC+2, UTC+3, UTC+3.5, UTC+4, UTC+4.5, UTC+5, UTC+5.5, UTC+5.75, UTC+6, UTC+6.5, UTC+7, UTC+8, UTC+8.75, UTC+9, UTC+9.5, UTC+10, UTC+10.5, UTC+11, UTC+12, UTC+12.75, UTC+13, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.