Senior Cloud Engineer (m/f)

RTL Belgium; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a cloud expert, where you'll manage and optimize Microsoft Azure environments while promoting IT strategies that align with business goals. This role offers the opportunity to engage with diverse teams, enhance your skills through training, and contribute to the digital transformation of a leading entertainment brand. If you're passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this position is tailored for you. Embrace the chance to shape the future of technology in entertainment and enjoy the freedom to implement your ideas.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing Microsoft cloud platforms with strong Azure knowledge.
• Expertise in IAM, RBAC, and DLP best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work breakdowns and manage cloud environments.
• Promote IT strategy, ensure compliance, and provide user training.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Power Platform

Governance Policies

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Cloud Optimization

Data Protection Regulations

Education

Microsoft Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Dynamics 365

Dataverse

Okta

Job description

Your tasks

• Deliver pre-studies, designs, technical work breakdowns, and implementation plans; manage build activities, support and maintenance, and ensure successful transition to service mode.
• Handle incident resolution and user requests, propose and implement service improvements, provide user training, and act as a liaison for effective knowledge transfer and documentation.
• Promote RTL Group IT strategy and solutions; contribute to the definition and update of IT policies, SLAs, KPIs, and ensure alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
• Manage and secure cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Entra ID, RBAC, IAM, DLP policies, licensing, and resource efficiency.
• Implement process improvements and modernization strategies using Azure capabilities; monitor performance, detect issues proactively, and optimize cost and scalability.
• Analyze and understand (master) data exchanges to resolve complex integration challenges and support a strategic approach to system modernization.
• Ensure effective technical cooperation across departments and business units, and act as a central point of contact between internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
• Clearly communicate technical solutions, governance updates, and project statuses to all relevant stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance your own expertise and proactively provide training to peers, contributing to a culture of shared learning and growth.
• Travel regularly to London (up to one week/month) to engage with teams and stakeholders, and provide assistance beyond primary responsibilities when needed.

Your profile

• Advanced knowledge of Azure Cloud and Power Platform, including Azure Integration Services, Dataverse, and Dynamics 365.
• Hands-on experience with cloud optimization, capacity management, and performance tuning in large-scale Azure environments.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce governance policies within Microsoft platforms, with strong expertise in IAM, RBAC, and DLP best practices.
• Solid understanding of compliance frameworks and data protection regulations, e.g., GDPR, SOC 2 Type II (ISAE 3000), and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in cost and resource optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in security, governance, and capacity management within cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills to align IT teams and stakeholders on governance, integration, and digital transformation strategies.
• Experience delivering training sessions and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing Microsoft cloud platforms such as Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate, Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals) are an asset.
• Knowledge of AWS and familiarity with integration challenges in video/film production, licensing, and distribution are considered a plus.

Your team

Digital Workplace Services (DWS) is an RTL Group central competence center for Cloud Workplace and Identity & Access Management (IAM). DWS is delivering full services lifecycles to RTL Group and its Business Units: Strategic Studies, Governance Policies, Projects and Programs, Expert Support and Advisory Services.

Initiated in 2015, DWS is today in charge of the Group Central Microsoft environments (Office 365, Power Platform, Azure and the related Security Solutions) and Okta (IAM). DWS also contributes to convergence and harmonization of Digital Workplace IT solutions, identities and connectivity across RTL Group Business Units. DWS collaborates with the IS function and the BIM program in its areas of expertise. Finally, DWS is acting as a communication hub between BUs, external providers and Bertelsmann.

Our Vision: Federate and optimize collaboration across technology stacks in a complex context of multiple BU’s, tenants, AD's, workplaces, BYOD, and typologies of users. Reduce Shadow IT and Security risks by offering/enforcing referenced alternatives or by supporting compliance.

Our Mission Statement: Help people perform their job functions and collaborate effectively, efficiently and securely across RTL Group and beyond.

About us

RTL is Europe’s leading entertainment brand standing for entertainment, independent journalism, inspiration, energy and attitude. With our TV channels, streaming services, radio stations and online platforms in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Hungary and Luxembourg, we reach millions of people across Europe every day. Do you value team spirit and a hands-on mentality? Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team? Do you value a trusting working atmosphere? Are you looking for the freedom to implement your ideas and develop your strengths? Then join us in shaping the future of Europe's leading entertainment company.