Aubay UK is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer for a 12-month contract inside IR35 to support a financial services organisation in London Victoria. Working within a small high-performing IT team, the role focuses on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, security, identity management, automation and AI enablement. The successful candidate will balance project delivery with operational support while contributing to the ongoing evolution of a modern Microsoft technology estate.
Type of Role
Contract 12 months - Inside IR35
Location and Travel
London Victoria. Months 1 and 2: five days onsite. Month 3 onwards: four days onsite and one day remote. Occasional travel to European offices may be required.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum five years in a similar Microsoft Cloud Engineering role
- Azure IaaS, PaaS, Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, SSO, MFA and Identity Governance
- Microsoft Intune, Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 Administration
- Hybrid Exchange, Teams Administration and SharePoint Online
- Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and AI-enabled solutions
- Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, networking and Nutanix virtualisation
- Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder management skills
- Experience operating within regulated environments
Desired Skills and Experience
- Asset management, investment management, hedge fund, banking or insurance sector experience
- FCA-regulated environment experience
- SonicWall CSE, Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Workspace ONE or Jamf Pro exposure
- AZ-104, AZ-305, SC-300 or ITIL Foundation certifications
Role Responsibilities
- Design, implement and support Azure cloud solutions
- Manage Azure governance, security, performance and cost optimisation
- Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams and SharePoint
- Manage Entra ID, Conditional Access and identity security controls
- Support Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and Power Platform initiatives
- Lead cloud transformation and infrastructure projects
- Produce technical documentation and solution designs
- Provide hands-on operational support and incident resolution
- Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors and third-party partners
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
Client Description
Our client is a well-established financial services organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. The organisation is committed to leveraging modern technology to support business growth, operational resilience, security and innovation. Employees benefit from working within a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, digital transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies across cloud, workplace and security platforms.
About Aubay UK
Aubay UK is a trusted IT insourcing and business scaling partner, helping organisations deliver transformation through high-performing teams, offering roles across London, the West Midlands and Belfast.
Based in Canary Wharf, we take on a people-first approach, enabling IT consultants to work on meaningful projects across the Energy, FinTech, and Financial Services sectors, while building stable careers, gaining valuable project exposure and benefiting from long-term development in a supportive working environment.
Built on reliability and partnership, and backed by a wider global Aubay Group network of more than 9,000 experts, we offer a low-risk, high-value delivery model.
Senior Cloud Engineer employer: Aubay UK
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