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About the Company

Lysander is a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy working with an extensive list of clients across the industrial, commercial, residential, records management and data centre sectors. Our remit extends beyond the traditional role of a consultant, to understanding and helping clients achieve their business objectives. With robust leadership and collaborative team-working, we maximise opportunity and efficiency throughout the whole property lifecycle.

About the Role

We are seeking an IT Cloud Engineer to strengthen our small IT function and help drive the in-house delivery of cloud and networking services. You will own day-to-day management of our Microsoft 365 and Azure estate, support networking and security tooling, run small projects and improvements, and provide escalated end-user support as required. This is a hands-on role reporting directly to the Head of IT and offers scope to shape technical direction and improve service quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and optimise Microsoft 365 services.
• Manage endpoint provisioning and software deployment with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.
• Design, implement and automate operational tasks using PowerShell and Power Automate.
• Administer Entra ID and support cloud resource provisioning and governance.
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot Meraki network devices and related networking infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain VoIP systems and Microsoft Teams PSTN, including configuration, call flow management, number provisioning, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable telephony services.
• Support security monitoring and incident response using Microsoft Sentinel and related tooling.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex issues across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and routing.
• Run small to medium IT projects from planning through to delivery, create project plans, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver to timescales.
• Assist with technology strategy and roadmap planning, propose improvements and cost-effective cloud architectures.
• Provide escalated end-user support when required.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and user training materials, deliver training sessions when required.
• Work with third-party suppliers and contractors as needed.
• Undertake occasional out-of-hours work (planned updates or incident response) and travel between UK and EU offices.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in IT, delivering support, administration, and project work across cloud, networking, and end-user technologies.
• Proven scripting/automation skills using PowerShell, experience with Power Automate a strong plus.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar ITSM/project tracking tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Admin Centres (Entra ID, SharePoint, Teams, Intune etc).
• Experience with network devices and administration (firewalls, switches, access points) alongside a strong understanding of core networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical incidents.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-900, AZ-900, MS-102/104 or equivalent).
• ITIL 4 certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders and produce clear documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and small projects.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and adopt modern technologies and best practices.
• Eagerness to upskill and take ownership of technical improvements.
• Able and willing to travel to UK and EU offices and undertake occasional out-of-hours work.

Company Benefits

• 27 Days Holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• EV Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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