Cloud Engineer

VIQU IT; Staffordshire Moorlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Stafford with a hybrid working pattern (typically 2 days in the office). The role focuses on strengthening internal Microsoft cloud environments and expanding into customer consultancy, design and pre-sales while driving automation and AI adoption.

You will own Microsoft cloud environments, advise on solutions, and contribute to the implementation of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and SharePoint while improving security and governance.

Qualifications

• In-depth Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting across Intune, Entra ID, SharePoint and Exchange Online.
• Azure administration experience including server infrastructure and networking support.
• Experience with automation using Power Automate and related Microsoft technologies.
• Understanding of cloud security, governance, backup, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of Microsoft cloud environments, strengthening internal systems and expanding into consultancy and delivery for customers.
• Advise customers on Microsoft cloud solutions, helping with discovery, scoping, licensing and pre-sales.
• Design, implement and improve Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and SharePoint solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

Azure administration

Power Automate

Security best practices

Documentation

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