£50,000 to £55,000, with flexibility for the right person
Bath and Bristol offices, hybrid with three days a week onsite
Company & role
An established Microsoft Solutions Partner and managed service provider working with SMEs across the South West, and one of the faster growing IT businesses in the region. They hold Solutions Partner designations spanning Modern Work, Infrastructure, Security and Data & AI, alongside security accreditations most providers their size do not carry, and have recently opened a second office as part of a deliberate growth push.
They are moving their entire client base to the cloud, across both Modern Work and Azure. They are early in that journey, and this role exists to drive the Azure side of it forward. It will not be pure Azure from day one, the Microsoft 365 and modern workplace work is real and ongoing, but the direction of travel is settled and the balance tips further towards Azure as the client base migrates.
That is the honest version of the pitch. If you are in an MSP doing good project work but your Azure exposure is capped by how fast your customers are willing to move, this is a chance to be the person setting that pace rather than waiting on it.
Why This Role Stands Out
- You shape the Azure side rather than inherit it. They are early enough that what good looks like is still being decided.
- The Azure content grows with the client base, so the role compounds rather than plateaus.
- Project work rather than firefighting. The service desk owns support, so your time goes on delivery.
- Real autonomy. They are hiring someone to be trusted with the work, not someone who needs managing.
- Owner led and organic. The directors are in the business day to day, so decisions get made quickly.
- Varied SME client base with security running through most engagements.
- You join before the growth rather than after it.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Azure projects end to end, from scoping through to handover into support
- Design and build Azure infrastructure, migrations and hybrid identity
- Deliver Microsoft 365 and modern workplace projects including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Intune
- Build security into project work as standard, across Defender, Entra and Purview
- Help set the technical direction for how Azure work gets scoped, delivered and repeated
- Work directly with customers as the technical point of contact during delivery
- Support scoping and pre sales where your input shapes the right solution
- Keep documentation and handover quality high so projects land cleanly with the service desk
Ideal Experience
- Currently working in an MSP or Microsoft partner environment, delivering projects rather than supporting them
- Hands on Azure experience across infrastructure, migrations and identity
- Solid Microsoft 365 delivery experience including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Intune
- Genuinely autonomous, comfortable being handed a project and trusted to run it
- Microsoft Security exposure is highly desirable, particularly Defender, Entra and Conditional Access
- Certifications such as AZ 104, AZ 305, MS 102 or SC 300 are welcome, though delivery track record matters more
- Commutable to Bath or Bristol for three days a week onsite
If your Azure work is currently limited by how quickly your customers are moving, this is a business where that ceiling lifts as you go.
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Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure & M365) employer: Cloud People
Cloud People is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With opportunities for professional growth and the flexibility of hybrid work, employees can thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to cutting-edge AI solutions for the finance sector. The unique blend of working in London with travel to the UAE enhances both personal and professional experiences, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
