Cloud Engineer

BME - Building Materials Europe; Schiphol; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BME - Building Materials Europe is seeking an Group Azure Cloud and Workplace Operations Engineer to support the operation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of Azure cloud, Microsoft 365 and hybrid IT services. You will work with Group IT teams and external partners to ensure secure, reliable and scalable cloud/workplace platforms.

The role emphasises governance, security, and cost efficiency while supporting cloud modernization and AI platform initiatives across the Group.

Formación

• Hands-on Azure cloud engineering in production envs.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and hybrid cloud operations.
• Familiarity with security, governance, and cost-management in cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and improve Azure and hybrid infrastructure for reliability, security and cost control.
• Manage Azure tenant resources, networking, identity and monitoring.
• Support cloud roadmap and modernization initiatives across Group platforms.
• Develop automation, deployment processes and Infrastructure as Code (preferably Bicep).
• Provide second- and third-line support for cloud and collaboration services.

Conocimientos

Azure cloud

M365 administration

Endpoint management

Security controls

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Azure DevOps

Bicep

Herramientas

Azure DevOps

Exchange Online

Intune

SharePoint Online

Teams

Descripción del empleo

Reporting to the Group Director Security & IT Operations, the Group Azure Cloud and Workplace Operations Engineer supports the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of BME's Azure cloud, Microsoft 365 and hybrid IT services.

The role combines Azure cloud operations, tenant-level administration, Microsoft 365 workplace engineering and support for strategic Group technology initiatives. It is focused on ensuring that BME's cloud and workplace platforms are secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective across the Group, while supporting infrastructure harmonisation and consolidation across BME.

The role supports the BME Cloud Center of Excellence and works closely with Group IT, Security, Architecture, local OpCo IT teams and external partners. It contributes to the development, operation and ongoing improvement of Azure-based platforms, including the BME AI platform and associated Azure services.

The role provides technical support for operational issues across the Group's Azure and Microsoft 365 tenants and acts as an escalation point for complex cloud, endpoint, collaboration and identity-related issues. It also supports the delivery of Group strategic projects, platform improvements and cloud modernisation initiatives.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Operate and improve Azure and hybrid infrastructure to deliver reliable, secure, scalable and high-performing services at controlled cost.
• Manage Azure tenant resources, networking, identity, policies, monitoring and costs to maintain consistent governance and effective resource control across the Group.
• Support the cloud roadmap, Azure Landing Zones, harmonisation, migration and modernisation to create a consistent cloud foundation and reduce legacy risks.
• Build and operate Azure-based Group services, including the BME AI platform, with security, monitoring, access controls and documented support so that the business can innovate reliably.
• Administer and improve Exchange Online, Intune, Teams and SharePoint Online, including governance, security, lifecycle management and troubleshooting, to enable secure and effective collaboration.
• Develop automation and deployment processes using Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code, preferably Bicep, to reduce manual effort and deployment errors.
• Improve monitoring, automation, FinOps, AIOps, incident and problem management, disaster recovery and business continuity to minimise disruption and strengthen service efficiency and resilience.
• Collaborate with Group IT, Security, Architecture, OpCo teams and partners on cloud and workplace projects to deliver coordinated improvements aligned with shared standards and local needs.
• Maintain security, identity, endpoint, data-protection and compliance controls across Azure and Microsoft 365 with Information Security teams, applying zero-trust principles to protect services and reduce risk.
• Provide second- and third-level support for Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint and collaboration incidents, addressing root causes and technical debt and maintaining runbooks and knowledge articles to restore services and prevent recurrence.
• Solid technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud operations, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management, identity, networking and IT security.
• Practical ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues across Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint and collaboration services.
• Good understanding of Azure governance, security controls, monitoring, automation, backup, disaster recovery, cost management and operational best practices.
• Practical experience with Microsoft 365 administration, particularly Exchange Online, Intune, Teams and SharePoint Online.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment practices, preferably including Bicep.
• Ability to support and operate Azure-based platforms and services used for data, automation, AI and business applications.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to Group IT, OpCo IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a federated, multi-OpCo and multi-national IT environment.
• A pragmatic, collaborative and continuous-improvement mindset, with a strong focus on quality, security, reliability, customer service and knowledge sharing.

Education and Experience

• At least three years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, cloud operations, Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure engineering or IT operations within an international or multi-site environment.
• Demonstrable experience operating Azure cloud infrastructure and hybrid-cloud services in a production environment.
• Practical experience administering Microsoft 365 services, particularly Exchange Online, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online.
• Experience with Entra ID, identity and access management, Conditional Access, role-based access control, privileged access and security controls is highly desirable.
• Practical experience with Azure monitoring, logging, security, backup, disaster recovery, networking, governance and cost-management capabilities.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment practices; Bicep experience is desirable.
• Experience supporting endpoint-management services, including Intune device configuration, compliance, application deployment and Windows management.
• Experience supporting cloud migration, infrastructure consolidation, Microsoft 365 modernisation, digital workplace transformation or AI-platform initiatives is an advantage.
• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 certifications are desirable, particularly certifications relating to Azure administration, security, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint administration or identity.
• Strong knowledge of IT service-management practices, incident management, change management and operational documentation.
• Proficient in English; additional relevant language skills are a plus.

Location

Schiphol and home-office (BME Policy: three days at Schiphol office).

Please note that this vacancy is only open for candidates living already in the Netherlands. BME does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation.