Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer
Birmingham - Hybrid (2DPW in office)
Up to £46,000
VIQU are partnering with a well-established organisation undergoing a significant Microsoft cloud transformation. They are seeking a Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer to play a key role in modernising their existing infrastructure and supporting the transition from a traditional on-premise environment towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft estate. This is predominantly a project-focused position, requiring someone with hands-on experience implementing and improving Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID environments, rather than simply maintaining established services. Working within a small IT team, the successful candidate will have significant ownership and the opportunity to influence how the organisation's modern workplace and cloud environment develops.
Key Responsibilities of the Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer:
- Support the ongoing migration from on-premise and hybrid infrastructure towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft environment
- Configure, develop and optimise Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and associated Modern Workplace technologies
- Implement and improve endpoint and device management capabilities, including Windows Autopilot, configuration policies and compliance controls
- Review the existing Microsoft environment, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate technical solutions
- Support the migration of users, devices and services away from legacy Active Directory, Exchange and Group Policy infrastructure
- Contribute to security improvement initiatives including Cyber Essentials Plus, vulnerability management, Microsoft Defender and endpoint security
- Support and improve Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Purview and wider collaboration and security capabilities
- Assist with the management of remaining on-premise infrastructure during the organisation's transition to cloud
- Work across project delivery and BAU activities within a small, collaborative IT function
Key Experience Required of the Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer:
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune and Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
- Demonstrable experience implementing, configuring and improving Intune and modern endpoint management environments
- Experience with Windows Autopilot, device management, configuration policies and user management
- Previous experience supporting or delivering migrations from on-premise or hybrid Microsoft environments towards cloud-based infrastructure
- Good understanding of traditional Microsoft infrastructure including Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange and Windows environments
- Understanding of Microsoft security technologies including Conditional Access, Defender, vulnerability management and security controls
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including switches, Wi-Fi and firewalls
- Experience with VMware and remaining on-premise infrastructure would be advantageous
- Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to assess existing environments, challenge current configurations and recommend improvements
- Comfortable working within a small IT team and contributing across both transformation projects and BAU support when required
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Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer in Birmingham employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
