Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer

VIQU IT; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT is seeking a Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer in Birmingham on a hybrid basis, predominantly project-oriented. The role focuses on migrating from on-premise to a cloud-managed Microsoft estate and implementing Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 improvements.

You will own and influence the modern workplace transition, working within a small IT team to shape cloud strategies and security controls while supporting BAU activities.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID.
• Experience implementing and improving Intune and modern endpoint management.
• Experience with Windows Autopilot, device management and policies.
• Experience migrating on-premise or hybrid environments to cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing migration from on-premise/hybrid infrastructure towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft environment.
• Configure, develop and optimise Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and related Modern Workplace technologies.
• Implement and improve endpoint management capabilities including Windows Autopilot, configuration policies and compliance controls.
• Review the existing Microsoft environment, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
• Assist with migrating users, devices and services away from legacy Active Directory, Exchange and Group Policy infrastructure.
• Contribute to security initiatives including Defender, vulnerability management and security controls.
• Support and improve Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Purview and wider collaboration and security capabilities.
• Help manage remaining on-premise infrastructure during the transition to cloud.
• Work across project delivery and BAU activities within a small, collaborative IT function.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Intune

Entra ID

Azure AD

Autopilot

Endpoint management

Security controls

Conditional Access

Defender

Active Directory

Group Policy

VMware

Networking basics

Job description

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer

Birmingham - Hybrid (2DPW in office)

Up to £46,000

VIQU are partnering with a well-established organisation undergoing a significant Microsoft cloud transformation. They are seeking a Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer to play a key role in modernising their existing infrastructure and supporting the transition from a traditional on-premise environment towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft estate. This is predominantly a project-focused position, requiring someone with hands‑on experience implementing and improving Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID environments, rather than simply maintaining established services. Working within a small IT team, the successful candidate will have significant ownership and the opportunity to influence how the organisation's modern workplace and cloud environment develops.

Key Responsibilities of the Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer:

• Support the ongoing migration from on-premise and hybrid infrastructure towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft environment
• Configure, develop and optimise Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and associated Modern Workplace technologies
• Implement and improve endpoint and device management capabilities, including Windows Autopilot, configuration policies and compliance controls
• Review the existing Microsoft environment, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate technical solutions
• Support the migration of users, devices and services away from legacy Active Directory, Exchange and Group Policy infrastructure
• Contribute to security improvement initiatives including Cyber Essentials Plus, vulnerability management, Microsoft Defender and endpoint security
• Support and improve Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Purview and wider collaboration and security capabilities
• Assist with the management of remaining on-premise infrastructure during the organisation's transition to cloud
• Work across project delivery and BAU activities within a small, collaborative IT function

Key Experience Required of the Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer:

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune and Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
• Demonstrable experience implementing, configuring and improving Intune and modern endpoint management environments
• Experience with Windows Autopilot, device management, configuration policies and user management
• Previous experience supporting or delivering migrations from on-premise or hybrid Microsoft environments towards cloud-based infrastructure
• Good understanding of traditional Microsoft infrastructure including Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange and Windows environments
• Understanding of Microsoft security technologies including Conditional Access, Defender, vulnerability management and security controls
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including switches, Wi‑Fi and firewalls
• Experience with VMware and remaining on-premise infrastructure would be advantageous
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the confidence to assess existing environments, challenge current configurations and recommend improvements
• Comfortable working within a small IT team and contributing across both transformation projects and BAU support when required