Cloud Engineer
Stafford - Hybrid (typically 2 days in the office)
£50,000 - £55,000 Permanent
VIQU have partnered with a growing technology services business looking for a Cloud Engineer to strengthen its Microsoft cloud capability. As a Cloud Engineer, you ll combine hands-on technical expertise with opportunities to advise customers and shape Microsoft solutions. Initially focused on strengthening internal Microsoft cloud environments, the role will evolve towards customer consultancy, solution design and pre-sales, with opportunities to drive automation and support future AI adoption.
Key Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of Microsoft cloud environments, initially strengthening internal systems before expanding into customer consultancy and delivery
- Advise customers on Microsoft cloud solutions, supporting discovery, technical scoping, licensing and pre-sales
- Contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and SharePoint solutions
- Improve security and governance through vulnerability scanning, remediation and Cyber Essentials compliance
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex Microsoft cloud issues
- Drive automation and service improvements using Power Automate and Microsoft technologies
- Produce technical documentation, review backup and disaster recovery arrangements, and upskill colleagues
Key Requirements
- Strong experience as a Cloud Engineer or senior Microsoft engineer, able to independently resolve complex issues and improve environments
- In-depth Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting skills across Intune, Entra ID, SharePoint and Exchange Online
- Practical Azure administration experience, including server infrastructure and supporting networking
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation, using Nessus/Tenable or equivalent tools, alongside knowledge of Cyber Essentials
- Sound understanding of cloud security, governance, backup and disaster recovery
- MSP or multi-tenant experience preferred; candidates from complex, large-scale internal IT environments also welcomed
- Confident explaining technical solutions to customers, with an interest in developing consultancy, design and pre-sales skills
- Strong documentation skills and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues
- Power Automate experience and Microsoft certifications such as MD-102, MS-102 or AZ-104 would be advantageous
- Driving licence and flexibility to attend the office according to project requirements
Know someone exceptional for this Cloud Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
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Cloud Engineer in Stafford employer: VIQU IT
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