Cloud Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT Recruitment partnered with a growing technology services business to recruit a Cloud Engineer in Stafford. The role blends hands-on Microsoft cloud administration with opportunities to advise customers, design solutions and engage in pre-sales.

Initially strengthening internal environments, with growth into consultancy and AI-enabled solutions. The position is hybrid (typically 2 days in the office), offering a clear path to automated improvements and enhanced security under a permanent

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Cloud Engineer or senior Microsoft engineer with ability to resolve complex issues independently.
• In-depth Microsoft 365 administration across Intune, Entra ID, SharePoint and Exchange Online.
• Practical Azure administration experience including server infrastructure and networking.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus/Tenable) and knowledge of Cyber Essentials.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of Microsoft cloud environments, strengthening internal systems before expanding to consulting and delivery.
• Advise customers on Microsoft cloud solutions, supporting discovery, scoping, licensing and pre-sales.
• Contribute to 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.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Microsoft 365

Azure

Power Automate

Tools

Nessus/Tenable

Cyber Essentials

Job description

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