3rd Line Azure Cloud Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella contract

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup is hiring a 3rd Line Azure Cloud Engineer in London for a 3-month initial contract with extensions. The role is hybrid, typically 2 days on-site, with opportunities to work from Croydon/London area and possible moves based on project needs.

SC clearance preferred and umbrella-only engagement. You will build and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure, provide 3rd line infrastructure support, and work across multiple Azure setups with strong ITIL processes and security

Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation qualification and proven experience delivering dependable service in a support environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS) and cloud computing fundamentals.
• Strong technical grounding across Microsoft 365 and identity/services such as Active Directory and AAD.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, SQL Server, Linux, and cloud backup solutions.
• Understanding of networking principles and ability to work with service risks and impacts.
• Experience working to ISO/IEC 27001 standards.
• Clear communication skills, able to explain complex topics simply with concise updates.
• Logical, rational problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
• Provide 3rd line infrastructure support for cloud and on-premises services and business applications.
• Support ongoing business projects, configuring and rolling out environments across multiple Azure setups.
• Use strong change practice to deliver updates safely under tight SLA/OLA expectations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and apply existing knowledge to unfamiliar systems.
• Gather and analyse technical information to determine service impact, risks, and next steps.
• Prepare and deliver management briefings with clear updates for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Azure Cloud

3rd line support

ITIL Foundation

Active Directory

Windows Server

SQL Server

Linux

ISO/IEC 27001

Networking basics

Cloud backup

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure Portal

Job description

3rd Line Azure Cloud Engineer

Location: London (hybrid: typically 2 days on-site; opportunities to work from Croydon/London area and possible moves towards Corsham/Farnborough based on project needs)

Duration: 3 month initial + extensions

Clearance: SC preffered / eligable candidates

UMBRELLA ONLY

We're hiring for a reputed client who provides shared legal services across central government. This is a hands-on, small-team role where you'll help build, run and improve cloud infrastructure-balancing project work with dependable 3rd line support.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and manage cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure (IaaS-first, with exposure to SaaS/PaaS as needed)


• Provide 3rd line infrastructure support for cloud and on-premises services and business applications


• Support ongoing business projects-configuring and rolling out environments across multiple Azure setups


• Use strong change practice to deliver updates safely (and confidently) under tight SLA/OLA expectations


• Troubleshoot complex issues, including applying existing knowledge to unfamiliar systems when required


• Gather and analyse technical information to determine service impact, risks, and appropriate next steps


• Prepare and deliver management briefings with clear, logical updates for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• ITIL Foundation Level qualification and proven experience delivering dependable service in a support environment


• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS) and cloud computing fundamentals


• Strong technical grounding across Microsoft 365 and identity/services such as Active Directory and AAD


• Familiarity with key infrastructure platforms, including Windows Server, SQL Server, Linux, and cloud backup solutions


• Understanding of networking principles and the ability to work with service risks and impacts


• Experience working to ISO/IEC 27001 standards


• Clear communication skills-able to explain complex technical topics simply, and present concise updates


• A logical, rational problem-solving approach with the confidence to work through complexity

If you're keen to get hands-on with Azure infrastructure, work in a demanding (but friendly) small team, and help drive meaningful change during a data centre transition, we'd love to hear from you.