Hybrid Microsoft Cloud Engineer: Azure & 365 Automation

Fruition Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition is seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud Engineer for a permanent role based in Leeds with hybrid working options (3 days onsite per week between Leeds and Doncaster). You will support, maintain and improve a modern enterprise Microsoft environment across M365, Azure and core infrastructure, driving automation, security and operational excellence.

You will manage Microsoft 365/Azure.Ad and related technologies, deliver new cloud services, and troubleshoot complex incidents while

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting Microsoft Cloud technologies in a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Intune, endpoint management, MFA, DLP and modern workplace technologies.
• Experience administering SaaS platforms such as Mimecast, Cisco Umbrella, Identity Management or similar enterprise solutions.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef or Puppet would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of VMware, Windows Server, storage and traditional on-premise infrastructure.
• Experience with SQL or relational databases, CI/CD pipelines and Git would be beneficial.
• Microsoft certifications or equivalent commercial experience across Microsoft 365 and Azure administration are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer Microsoft 365, Azure and core infrastructure services, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Manage and optimise core Microsoft technologies including Azure AD, Active Directory, SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft 365.
• Deliver new cloud services, infrastructure improvements and technical projects from design through to implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and cloud-related incidents, acting as an escalation point for technical issues.
• Maintain and enhance security across cloud and on-premise environments, including identity, endpoint management and data protection.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency, provisioning and reporting.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and support procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver reliable, secure and scalable IT services.

Job description

Fruition is seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud Engineer for a permanent role based in Leeds with hybrid working options (3 days onsite per week between Leeds and Doncaster). You will support, maintain and improve a modern enterprise Microsoft environment across M365, Azure and core infrastructure, driving automation, security and operational excellence.

You will manage Microsoft 365/Azure.Ad and related technologies, deliver new cloud services, and troubleshoot complex incidents while