Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Full-Time 45000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure for diverse clients.
  • Company: Dynamic IT consultancy in Glasgow with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, training for certifications, and career progression.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with varied clients and influence technical delivery.
  • Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact on exciting cloud projects.
  • Qualifications: Strong Azure experience and skills in cloud migration and automation.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.

Location: Glasgow - Hybrid

Salary: £45,000-£60,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing IT consultancy in Glasgow that is looking to add an experienced Cloud Engineer to its technical team. You will work across a range of client environments, helping businesses design, implement and improve their cloud infrastructure. The role will involve a mixture of project delivery, cloud migrations, automation and ongoing technical support. This would suit someone with strong Microsoft Azure experience who enjoys working with different customers and taking ownership of technical projects from initial discovery through to delivery and handover.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments
  • Delivering cloud migration and modernisation projects
  • Building and managing Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage and identity
  • Supporting Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune environments
  • Implementing security, monitoring, backup and disaster-recovery solutions
  • Creating and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep
  • Automating deployments and operational tasks using PowerShell or Azure DevOps
  • Producing clear technical documentation, including build guides and handover documents
  • Troubleshooting complex cloud and infrastructure issues
  • Working directly with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable solutions
  • Collaborating with architects, project managers and support teams to deliver projects successfully

What We're Looking For

  • Strong commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure
  • Experience delivering cloud migration or infrastructure transformation projects
  • Good knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, VPNs, NSGs and private endpoints
  • Experience with Entra ID, Conditional Access and role-based access control
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Intune
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, ideally Terraform or Bicep
  • PowerShell or other scripting and automation experience
  • Understanding of cloud security, governance, backup and monitoring
  • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
  • Confidence working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts clearly
  • Previous experience within an MSP or IT consultancy would be advantageous

Desirable Experience

  • Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or AZ-700
  • Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Exposure to AWS
  • Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory and hybrid infrastructure
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework
  • Experience producing high-level or low-level technical designs

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £45,000 and £60,000, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working from the Glasgow office
  • Exposure to varied cloud projects across multiple client environments
  • Training and support toward further Microsoft certifications
  • Clear opportunities for technical and career progression
  • A collaborative consultancy environment with the opportunity to influence technical delivery

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Oscar Associates (UK) Limited

Contact Details:

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cloud Engineer

Microsoft Azure
Cloud Migration
Infrastructure Transformation
Azure Networking
Entra ID
Conditional Access
Role-Based Access Control