Cloud Specialist

prosource.it; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

prosource.it is seeking a Cloud & Platform Technical Specialist in the UK to drive a major cloud transformation. You will provide hands-on Azure design, architecture leadership and governance, coordinating with MSPs and internal teams across migration, platform engineering and infrastructure services.

The role reports to the Platform, Cloud & Identity Manager with day-to-day technical direction from the Cloud & Platform Architect.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering with significant recent hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, including enterprise Azure migration delivery and work within MSP or supplier-delivered environments.
• Azure Landing Zones, governance and Azure Policy; Azure networking, Virtual WAN (vWAN) and hybrid connectivity
• Entra ID, Active Directory, RBAC and DNS; Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) design and engineering
• Azure VM, GPU and HPC workloads; enterprise storage, NAS/Nasuni and large-scale data migration
• Azure security, firewalls and Private Endpoints; Terraform/Bicep, PowerShell and Azure CLI automation
• Azure Migrate, workload assessment and migration execution; Azure Monitor, backup, disaster recovery and operational support
• Microsoft Azure certification: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) and/or AZ-700 (Azure Networking Solutions)
• Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Engage as a technical specialist to steer managed service partners delivering the Azure migration, ensuring their work aligns with the target architecture and standards
• Review and approve partner-produced Azure Migrate assessments, dependency mapping, sizing, wave plans, designs and runbooks before execution
• Oversee partner-led VM, GPU/HPC and NAS/Nasuni data migrations through cutover and early-life support, challenging approaches and resolving technical escalations
• Define platform requirements for, and provide design assurance over, partner builds of Azure Landing Zones, governance, Azure Policy and RBAC
• Assure partner designs for Azure networking, security, Entra ID/AD integration and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Verify that Azure Monitor, backup and disaster recovery and other key deliverables are in place before services are accepted into operations
• Set and maintain the design standards, patterns and acceptance criteria partners must follow; contribute to design authority reviews and elevate decisions outside standards
• Quality-assure partner infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform/Bicep) and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) for consistency, security and reusability
• Ensure partners deliver complete, accurate designs, configuration records and runbooks that are retained by the organisation
• Track partner technical delivery against scope, milestones and quality, raising risks, issues and gaps early with the Platform, Cloud & Identity Manager
• Govern handover of migrated services into operations, including operational readiness and acceptance sign-off
• Bridge partners and internal infrastructure, security, network, application and service management teams, ensuring knowledge transfer to internal staff

Skills

Azure design

Azure landing zones

Azure networking

Entra ID/AD

Azure Virtual Desktop

Terraform

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Azure Monitor

Azure Migrate

Backup & disaster recovery

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

2920 - Cloud & Platform Technical Specialist

prosource.it is recruiting a Cloud and Platform Technical Specialist to support a major cloud transformation programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on technical role providing specialist Azure design and architecture expertise across cloud migration, platform engineering and infrastructure services. Working closely with internal stakeholders, managed service providers and delivery partners, you will help ensure cloud platforms are designed, delivered and transitioned in line with agreed architecture, governance and operational standards. Reporting to the Platform, Cloud & Identity Manager, with day-to-day technical direction from the Cloud & Platform Architect, you will act as a key technical point of reference throughout the migration programme, providing design assurance, technical oversight and guidance across Azure platform and infrastructure services.

Location: Aberdeen or London with regular weekly attendance ideally preferred, but flexibility allowing for ad hoc on site attendance will be considered for the right candidate. Some travel may also be required, including occasional international travel in support of regional activities.

Contract Type: Permanent or Contract Considered

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 DOE

Contractors: Competitive day rate available for suitable candidates

The Role

• Provide specialist Azure design and architecture technical capability
• Provide expertise in Azure landing zones, networking, identity, virtual desktop, compute and storage services within the established target architecture and standards
• Act as technical point of reference for MSP and supplier delivery teams, working under the direction of the Lead Cloud & Platform Architect and escalating architectural decisions where needed

What you’ll do

• Engage as a technical specialist to steer managed service partners (e.g. Microsoft and other MSPs) delivering the Azure migration, ensuring their work aligns with the agreed target architecture and standards
• Review and approve partner-produced Azure Migrate assessments, dependency mapping, sizing, wave plans, designs and runbooks before execution
• Oversee partner-led VM, GPU/HPC and NAS/Nasuni data migrations through cutover and early-life support, challenging approaches and resolving technical escalations
• Define platform requirements for, and provide design assurance over, partner builds of Azure Landing Zones, governance, Azure Policy and RBAC
• Assure partner designs for Azure networking (vWAN, hybrid connectivity, DNS), security (Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints), Entra ID/AD integration and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Verify that Azure Monitor, backup and disaster recovery and other key deliverables are in place before services are accepted into operations
• Set and maintain the design standards, patterns and acceptance criteria partners must follow; contribute to design authority reviews and elevate decisions outside standards
• Quality-assure partner infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform/Bicep) and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) for consistency, security and reusability
• Ensure partners deliver complete, accurate designs, configuration records and runbooks that are retained by the organisation
• Track partner technical delivery against scope, milestones and quality, raising risks, issues and gaps early with the Platform, Cloud & Identity Manager
• Govern handover of migrated services into operations, including operational readiness and acceptance sign-off
• Bridge partners and internal infrastructure, security, network, application and service management teams, ensuring knowledge transfer to internal staff

What to bring

Essential

• Proven experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering with significant recent hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, including enterprise Azure migration delivery and work within MSP or supplier-delivered environments
• Azure Landing Zones, governance and Azure Policy; Azure networking, Virtual WAN (vWAN) and hybrid connectivity
• Entra ID, Active Directory, RBAC and DNS; Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) design and engineering
• Azure VM, GPU and HPC workloads; enterprise storage, NAS/Nasuni and large-scale data migration
• Azure security, firewalls and Private Endpoints; Terraform/Bicep, PowerShell and Azure CLI automation
• Azure Migrate, workload assessment and migration execution; Azure Monitor, backup, disaster recovery and operational support
• Microsoft Azure certification: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) and/or AZ-700 (Azure Networking Solutions)

Preferred

• Additional Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-305, AZ-500 or AZ-140) and awareness of Zero Trust principles
• Exposure to AWS; experience in regulated, critical-infrastructure or energy sector environments
• Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Personal Attributes

• Communication - Explains designs, technical issues and trade-offs clearly, in writing and in person, to technical and non-technical audiences
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with internal teams, MSPs and suppliers to deliver shared outcomes
• Problem Solving - Analyses technical issues methodically and proposes practical, standards-aligned solutions
• Adaptability / Flexibility - Adjusts to changing priorities, regions and migration phases without losing quality
• Results Orientation - Focuses on delivering working, documented and supportable solutions to agreed timescales

Why prosource.it?

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are we.

Since our beginnings as a managed IT services provider, prosource.it has grown alongside the organisations we support, adapting to changing technologies and business needs. Today, we deliver a broad range of technology and business services that help clients plan, implement and embrace change successfully.

While technology is at the heart of what we do, we know that delivering lasting value takes more than technical expertise alone. By combining innovative thinking with practical experience and strong client partnerships, we help organisations realise the full potential of their technology investments. From adopting emerging technologies and delivering complex transformation programmes to improving day-to-day operations, we focus on achieving outcomes that make a measurable difference. As technology continues to evolve, we're committed to staying at the forefront of change, helping our clients embrace new opportunities and shape what's next.

We've built our reputation on being knowledgeable, approachable and easy to work with. Our people bring a wealth of skills and experience, united by a shared commitment to doing the right thing for our customers. With a culture built on teamwork, accountability and trust, our people are empowered to work in a way that makes a meaningful impact.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, develop professionally and be part of a team that's helping organisations navigate an ever-changing technology landscape, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get in Return

Our people are central to our success, and we're committed to creating an environment where they can thrive. As a business with a broad and varied client base, we can offer opportunities to gain experience across multiple industries, take on new challenges and continue developing your skills. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your experience, we'll support you in building a rewarding career.

We're also committed to helping our people continue to learn and progress. For those pursuing professional qualifications, we'll fund approved self-study materials and exam fees, and reward successful exam passes with an incentive bonus.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including a Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, and salary sacrifice schemes for both Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicles.

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