Cloud Engineer (On-Premise and Cloud Operations)

bet365; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365, a global leader in online gambling, is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our On-Premise and Cloud Operations team in Manchester. You will help operate, support and optimize key IT platforms across on-premise and cloud environments to ensure platform stability and high service availability.

You'll bring experience with Citrix XenServer, Identity and Access technologies (Okta/Entra ID), cloud tools (M365, AVD, GCP) and scripting (PowerShell); a collaborative, multi-skilled approach and a

Qualifications

• Experience with Citrix XenServer/VDI environments and identity access technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory/Group Policy and Exchange Online.

Responsibilities

• Operate, support and optimise key IT platforms across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Ensure platform stability and high service availability with efficient incident resolution.
• Drive automation, tooling, and process improvements across IT engineering.
• Collaborate with the On-Premise and Cloud Operations team to deliver reliable services.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Citrix XenServer

Virtual Apps and Desktops

Okta/Entra ID

M365

Azure Virtual Desktop

Google Cloud Platform

Exchange Online

Cisco ESA

Active Directory/Group Policy

Ivanti UWM

Splunk

PowerShell

Net2/CCTV

Job description

We're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we're breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what's possible for our global worldwide.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team supporting and developing our global platforms.

As part of the On-Premise and Cloud Operations team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, support and optimisation of key IT platforms across both on-premise and cloud environments.

This team is a key part of the wider IT Engineering function, ensuring platform stability, high service availability, and efficient incident resolution, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across tooling, automation and processes.

You will have experience as a multi-skilled and highly adaptable engineer who can support operational delivery, while looking to develop deeper technical expertise in one or more technology areas.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience using Citrix XenServer, Virtual Apps and Desktops.
• Proven experience with Identity and Access technologies, such as Okta and Entra ID.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies such as M365, AVD and GCP.
• Experience using Exchange SE/Online and Cisco ESA is desirable.
• Commercial experience with Active Directory/Group Policy is required.
• Understanding of Ivanti UWM.
• Monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk.
• Experience in using PowerShell scripting is preferred.
• Building access and monitoring technologies, such as Net2/CCTV.

Additional Information

• Installing, managing, and monitoring highly available Citrix infrastructure.
• Managing and monitoring mail services, Exchange, and ESA.
• Managing and monitoring identity and access using Okta and Entra ID.
• Optimising the M365 environment for the business.
• Troubleshooting complex issues and drive them to resolution.
• Writing scripts to automate processes and accelerate common tasks.
• Managing Group Policy and personalisation.
• Maintaining up-to-date documentation and share knowledge with the team.

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At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don't hesitate to reach out.