Cloud Engineer

Softlanding; Portugal; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Softlanding is seeking two experienced Cloud Engineers to support core infrastructure operations and cloud services in a blended on-premises and Microsoft Azure environment. The role focuses on Windows Server, Azure IaaS, Microsoft 365 and identity management, alongside BAU operations, automation and project delivery.

Responsibilities include administering Windows Server, managing Azure VM and networking, Entra ID, 365/Exchange, and ongoing automation with PowerShell and Terraform.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows Server environments in enterprise infrastructure.
• Hands-on Azure IaaS administration and cloud management.
• Experience with Entra ID, hybrid Active Directory and identity management.
• Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange.
• DNS and general infrastructure services knowledge.
• Familiar with ITSM, incident management, changes and Azure DevOps.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server across VMware and Azure.
• Manage Azure infrastructure: VMs, networking, storage, backup and monitoring.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid AD.
• Support Microsoft 365, Exchange services, DNS and Dynamics infra.
• Perform daily health checks, monitor alerts, troubleshoot issues.
• Handle incidents, service requests and changes via ITSM, ADO and CAB.
• Automate provisioning with PowerShell, Terraform and ADO pipelines.
• Apply least-privilege security and maintain runbooks in Confluence.
• Provide occasional support for Google Cloud Platform.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Azure IaaS

Entra ID / Hybrid AD

Microsoft 365 administration

DNS

ITSM / incident management

Azure DevOps

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

VMware

PowerShell

Terraform

DevOps pipelines

GCP basics

Security best practices

Job description

We are seeking two experienced Cloud Engineers to support core infrastructure operations and cloud services across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments. The roles focus on Windows Server, Azure IaaS, Microsoft 365 and identity management, alongside BAU operations, automation and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across VMware and Azure.
• Manage Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup and monitoring.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory, including identity synchronisation and access management.
• Support Microsoft 365 and Exchange services, DNS, Dynamics infrastructure and general platform services.
• Perform daily health checks, monitor alerts and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Manage incidents, service requests and changes through ITSM, Azure DevOps (ADO) and CAB processes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Terraform and ADO pipelines.
• Apply security, access control and least-privilege standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks in Confluence.
• Provide occasional support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Windows Server administration experience.
• Hands-on Microsoft Azure IaaS experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory.
• Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange.
• Knowledge of DNS and general infrastructure services.
• Experience with ITSM, incident management, change control and Azure DevOps.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• VMware virtualization experience.
• PowerShell, Terraform and DevOps pipeline automation.
• Dynamics infrastructure support.
• Basic GCP knowledge.
• Certifications such as AZ-104, MS-102 or AZ-400.

Key Competencies

• Self-sufficient across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Proactive approach to automation and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of security and change governance.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Success Measures

• Reliable infrastructure operations and timely incident resolution.
• Compliant changes delivered through established processes.
• Increased automation and reduced manual effort.
• Accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.