Cloud Systems Engineer

We have an exciting new role. Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer to take ownership of our Azure and Microsoft 365 environments and support the ongoing development of our cloud platforms. This is a hands‑on technical role with responsibility for engineering, optimisation, security and resilience across our cloud estate. You’ll lead the delivery of cloud solutions, support modernisation initiatives, and work closely with our managed service partner and internal stakeholders to ensure stable, secure and well‑governed services.

• Own and manage Azure and Microsoft 365 environments to ensure security, performance and reliability
• Manage subscriptions, resources and governance policies
• Implement and maintain identity and access controls (Entra ID/Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC)
• Work alongside our managed service provider on agreed operational support activities
• Design, build and implement cloud‑based solutions using Azure best practices
• Define standards and patterns for cloud deployments
• Develop APIs and integrations between platforms and services
• Support adoption of PaaS, serverless and other cloud‑native technologies
• Monitor system health and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and related tools
• Strengthen security controls and work with Cyber teams on incidents and compliance
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements
• Act as a Level 3 escalation point for complex issues and root cause analysis
• Support migration of legacy systems to SaaS and modern cloud solutions
• Deliver automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI and infrastructure‑as‑code tools
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation
• Contribute to short and long‑term cloud and infrastructure planning
• Share knowledge and support continuous improvement within the team

• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting cloud solutions
• Knowledge of cloud security, identity, networking and governance principles
• Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as ARM or Terraform
• Experience with monitoring and performance tools (e.g. Azure Monitor, Application Insights)
• Willingness to mentor junior team members

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working with third‑party suppliers and internal teams
• Organised, pragmatic and delivery‑focused
• Proactive approach to improving systems and processes
• Ability and willingness to provide support to and mentor junior team members

You’ll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one‑size‑fits‑all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co‑located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. It’s why we do what we do. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation to make a legal and very public commitment that we mean what we say. As one of only a handful of UK B Corp law firms, we are held accountable to our social and environmental promises. We are transparent on what we are doing well and where we are falling short. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business. Come and join us to help solve real world problems, champion big ambitions, and make a personal impact on our people, our clients, our planet, and our communities.