Cloud Engineer

Converge; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge Technology Solutions UK, based in Staffordshire, is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to strengthen our Managed Services team. You’ll deliver end-to-end Microsoft cloud engineering across pre-sales, technical delivery and BAU operations in a multi-customer MSP environment.

You’ll work with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, endpoint management and cloud security, providing governance, risk assessment and practical cloud recommendations while contributing to service improvements and

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies and supporting infrastructure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in MSP or multi-customer support environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end Microsoft cloud engineering across pre-sales, delivery and BAU operations.
• Design, implement, transition and support Microsoft-led cloud solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable and commercially sound services.
• Deliver BAU support for Microsoft cloud services and handle incidents, changes and requests.
• Contribute to governance, security, compliance and operational best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and handover packs.
• Coach Service Desk and Managed Services colleagues to improve first-time fix.

Skills

Communication

Customer-focused

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

Intune

Endpoint management

Cloud security

Job description

Converge Technology Solutions UK: A Commitment to Inclusivity, Innovation, and Sustainability

Converge Technology Solutions UK, the trading names of Stone Technologies Limited based in Staffordshire, UK, designing industry specific IT solutions for each and every client. An IT reseller and IT manufacturer as well as having an award-winning IT recycling facility.

Standing out as an innovative, highly accredited market leader with exceptional employee engagement. Our core values are clear, with sustainability at the heart of our activities.

Inclusivity and Support:

We believe that everyone is welcome and will always be supported in their career with us. We encourage our people to bring their authentic selves to work, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Our Disability Confident Employer, Care Leaver Covenant and Foster Friendly accreditations are a testament to our commitment to these principles.

Nurturing Diversity:

Our support for employees and embrace of diversity go beyond policies and procedures. We provide an environment that nurtures inclusivity and engagement. From comprehensive training programs and a wide variety of apprenticeships to opportunities for community support with up to three days a year to volunteer, we create a space where employees can thrive.

Sustainable Practices:

Built around sustainable business methods and a true dedication to delivering the best possible service to our customers, we believe in our people to always work with integrity and continually innovate. We understand that taking inclusion and diversity seriously is imperative to living up to our values.

Location:

Converge HQ, Acton Gate, Stafford

Department:

Managed Services

Contract:

Full‑time, Permanent

Converge is growing, and we're looking for a skilled and customer‑focused Cloud Engineer to strengthen our Managed Services capability. If you're passionate about Microsoft cloud technologies, confident working across multiple customer environments, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this role offers the perfect blend of consultancy, delivery, and BAU support.

About the Role:

You'll provide end‑to‑end Microsoft cloud engineering expertise across pre‑sales, technical delivery, and BAU operations. Working closely with Managed Services, Service Operations, Sales, Projects and Account Management, you'll help design, implement, transition and support Microsoft‑led cloud solutions that are secure, scalable and commercially sound.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multi‑customer environment, enjoys being a trusted technical advisor, and has hands‑on experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, endpoint management and cloud security.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver 2nd/3rd line BAU support for Microsoft cloud services, escalated incidents, service requests, changes and technical problems.
• Administer, maintain and improve Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, endpoint management, security, backup and related infrastructure services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, providing practical guidance on governance, security, compliance, adoption, configuration, licensing and operational best practice.
• Support pre‑sales activity by reviewing requirements, shaping solution options, identifying risks, assumptions and dependencies, and contributing to effort estimates and service wrap considerations.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and continual improvement of Microsoft cloud services across Converge's managed service portfolio.
• Work with Project teams to deliver approved solutions, support technical implementation, produce handover documentation and ensure smooth transition into Managed Services.
• Carry out proactive monitoring, health checks, patching, secure score reviews, configuration reviews and remediation activity to improve stability, performance and security.
• Maintain compliance with recognised frameworks and standards, supporting the achievement and retention of accreditations such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus through effective governance, documentation and continuous improvement activities.
• Investigate recurring incidents, contribute to problem management and help reduce repeat issues through continual service improvement.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, design notes, configuration records and service transition packs.
• Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to Service Desk and Managed Services colleagues to improve first‑time fix and escalation quality.
• Support onboarding of new customers by reviewing cloud environments, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
• Maintain awareness of Microsoft roadmap changes, licensing updates, product developments and managed service opportunities.

What You Bring:

We're looking for someone with strong hands‑on experience across Microsoft cloud technologies and a solid understanding of modern cloud operating environments. You'll bring:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint management and cloud security.
• Experience designing, administering or managing Microsoft tenants in production environments.
• Background in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or multi‑customer support environment.
• Good working knowledge of networking fundamentals and how they underpin cloud services.
• Practical experience with security scanning platforms such as Nessus, or similar vulnerability management tools.
• Experience delivering 2nd/3rd line support for Microsoft cloud or infrastructure services.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across identity, access, compliance, backup, networking, business continuity and cloud governance.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical, commercially aware cloud recommendations.
• Experience supporting incidents, service requests, changes, problem investigations and service improvement activity.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong documentation skills covering knowledge articles, technical procedures, design notes and handover packs.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to improve customer value, security posture and adoption of Microsoft cloud services.

Qualifications & Desirable Skills:

Essential:

• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies and supporting infrastructure.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Microsoft certifications such as MS-900, MS-700, MS-102, AZ-900, AZ-104, SC-900, SC-300, MD-102, PL-900 or equivalent.
• ITIL or service management qualification.
• Experience with security, automation, scripting, networking, virtualisation or cloud governance.
• Exposure to ISO‑aligned, security‑focused or ITIL‑based operating environments.

Who You Are:

You’re customer‑focused, proactive and confident building trusted relationships. You’re organised, curious, and committed to continuous learning in a fast‑moving Microsoft cloud landscape. You’re collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of sufficient applications for this position.

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No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community. We have an equality, diversity, and inclusion policy that support this approach.