Overview

As an Azure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Microsoft Azure solutions across a variety of customer environments. You will work closely with support teams, project managers, and technical leads to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with solid Azure experience, a proactive mindset, and a passion for cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and Azure Active Directory.
• Assist in cloud migration projects and service transitions from on-premises to Azure.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Monitor and optimize Azure environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to operational best practices.
• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and training sessions.

Strong Working Knowledge / Qualifications

• Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Azure AD
• Azure Backup, Site Recovery, hybrid cloud setups
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, firewalls)
• Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, SCOM, OMS)

Professional Experience

• Experience in a technical engineering role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or enterprise IT environment.
• Proven ability to deliver cloud solutions and support production environments.
• Comfortable working within structured support frameworks and SLAs.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (desirable)
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Capable of explaining technical concepts to varied audiences

Career Development

• Access to Microsoft certification programs and exam vouchers
• Online training via Pluralsight
• Opportunities to progress into Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Cloud Architect roles

Work Environment

• Primarily home-based with occasional travel to customer sites and the London office
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture

Security and Onboarding

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the Gov.uk website. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed at interview.

Employee Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working - including home working and part time
• Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation