Cloud Operations Engineer

Just Group plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + birthday day

Private medical cover

Income protection

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Headspace app access

Employee benefits portal

Job summary

Just Group plc in London is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to ensure reliability, performance, security and continuous improvement of cloud and infrastructure services across private data centre and hybrid cloud environments.

You will work in the Cloud Operations team, supporting business-as-usual operations and technology change initiatives, delivering scalable services for colleagues and customers, collaborating with product owners and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Microsoft 365 and Azure in a complex enterprise.
• Hands-on device management with Intune, JAMF, Autopilot and BYOD.
• Knowledge of MDM technologies and Windows/macOS endpoints.
• Experience deploying and patching applications and updates.
• Familiar with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and PKI.
• Understanding cloud and infrastructure tech including backups and virtual desktops.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for cloud and infrastructure services.
• Maintain and optimise IT infrastructure across data centre and hybrid cloud.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver solutions.
• Monitor platform health, investigate incidents, ensure service availability.
• Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency and repeatable tasks.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

JAMF

BYOD

MDM

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

PKI

Scripting

Automation

Networking basics

English communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft 365 admin tooling

Job description

Cloud Operations Engineer

Location: London - hybrid 50%

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours

Purpose

The Cloud Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, security and continuous improvement of Just's cloud and infrastructure services across private data centre and hybrid cloud environments.

Working as part of the Cloud Operations team, the role supports both business-as-usual operations and technology change initiatives, helping to deliver stable, scalable and efficient services for colleagues and customers.

The Cloud Operations Engineer collaborates with technology teams, business stakeholders and external partners to enhance operational effectiveness, drive service improvements and support the successful delivery of technology solutions.

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That's our purpose and it's the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,250 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's most loved retirement expert.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 technical support and escalation expertise for cloud and infrastructure services.
• Manage, maintain and optimise IT infrastructure across private data centre and hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects and technology teams to design and deliver technology solutions.
• Monitor platform health, investigate issues and take proactive action to maintain service availability and performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational processes, automation and efficiency.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with business stakeholders, technology teams and external partners.
• Support a collaborative, customer-focused culture and contribute to a "One Team" approach across Technology.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rota to help ensure the continuity of critical services.

Examples of Key Activities

• Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance and administration of cloud and infrastructure platforms.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical incidents and service requests.
• Plan, prioritise and deliver operational tasks alongside project and change activities.
• Configure, manage and support Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, JAMF and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Work within Agile methodologies, managing work through Azure DevOps boards, backlogs and sprint activities.
• Contribute to technology projects, service enhancements and platform upgrades from design through to implementation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles and operational procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting and managing Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure environments in a complex enterprise setting.
• Hands-on experience with modern device management, including Microsoft Intune, JAMF, Autopilot and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solutions.
• Knowledge of mobile device management (MDM) technologies and the management of Windows and macOS endpoints.
• Experience deploying, packaging and maintaining applications, including software updates and patching activities.
• Familiarity with core Microsoft infrastructure and security services, such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and PKI.
• Understanding of cloud and infrastructure technologies, including backup solutions, email services, virtual desktop environments and certificate management.
• Good working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including firewalls, load balancing and clustering concepts.
• Experience using scripting and automation to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and Agile delivery practices.

Our behaviours

At Just you'll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You'll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture – we're ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.

Belonging at Just

Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.

We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.

Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.