82 Microsoft Azure jobs in the United Kingdom
Microsoft Azure Specialist
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At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.
Benefits
Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London and Manchester
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas period
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Open plan office with collaborative working spaces, on-site gym, outdoor tiki bar, coffee bar, and lunch area
Company wellbeing and social events
Sports and social clubs
Incentive trips
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted private healthcare
EV scheme and Ride to Work scheme
Winners of an array of industry awards
Great Place to Work Certified
Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability
POSITION DETAILSnPosition Title:
Reports to (Position):
Team:
Cloud Sales
Department:
BYTES
BYTESnEstablished in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 600+ people across 5 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2019 was in excess of £520M. We work with SMEs, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures.
We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey.
Over 600 staff (plans to double in size over the next 5 years)
Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London or Manchester
Winners of an array of industry awards
Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
Excellent training and career prospects offered
Fantastic office with gym, canteen, open plan, smart casual dress code, regular incentives and company events
Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability
PURPOSE OF JOBnThe Microsoft Azure Specialist role is a sales overlay role that works as part of the Bytes Hybrid Infrastructure proposition as a specialist resource with the purpose of driving profitability for the Microsoft Practice through net new customer adds, increase of Azure consumed revenue, attach sales to relevant Azure managed services and identifying opportunities to sell complementary non-Microsoft solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Proactively work with suspects, prospects and existing customers to generate profitable sales of solution assessments, Cloud Consumption, FinOps, professional services and managed services.
Identification of new opportunities and activities to drive migration to Microsoft cloud
Identify opportunities to move on-prem workloads to Azure to increase Azure consumed revenue (ACR)
Work closely with Microsoft Azure specialists and propensity data to uncover opportunities for Microsoft cloud and upsell
Driving and facilitating the engagement of internal pre-sales and/or external partner resources to achieve cloud growth targets.
Maximise funding available from Microsoft to support Azure adoption.
Support the drive to migrate customers to modern agreement frameworks and platforms such as CSP/NCE
Assist with the creation of sales/pre-sales collateral, as well as maintaining content and knowledge.
Represent Bytes at customer events such as conferences, discussion forums, training events, webinars and live customer facing events.
Demonstrate capability and knowledge across Microsoft cloud through knowledge-share via internal sales training, internal presentations, and marketing contributions such as whitepapers.
Engages in conversations with customers to introduce how other workloads could enable digital transformation areas that is aligned with the customer's industry and turns opportunities into deals
Proactively builds external stakeholders' mapping.
Engages with internal and external stakeholders on business planning, rhythm-of-business (ROB) meetings to review and plan for accounts in the assigned territory.
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support throughout the sales cycle from initial qualification, nurturing opportunities alongside the account manager, to achieve a positive customer outcome.
Review available data to identify customer gaps (white space) to drive new cloud adoption and/or consumption opportunities. Build and execute on targeting customers through our account managers to drive net new Azure wins for Bytes. Support with the follow up of Marketing & Microsoft Qualified Leads (MQLs) to Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs), by working alongside account managers; Support and contribute to RFI/RFPs and the general bid process relating to Microsoft Cloud, primarily Microsoft Azure
JOB EXPECTATIONS
Hold relevant accreditations and attend training courses (internal and external) as defined by Manager
Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and related Bytes services
Demonstrable knowledge of Bytes managed services & complimentary vendors
An understanding of the Bytes Partner Eco-system
Working with Microsoft specialists and the Microsoft Practice to identify new opportunities through relevant data
Qualifying new sales opportunities bought to you by Account managers
Proactivity with sales teams, ensuring they are aware of you and your role / responsibilities
Regular touch with Sales Teams to ensure awareness of relevant programs and offerings
Engagement with Bytes wider propositions to help identify further opportunities in our customer base.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLSnEducational Qualifications:
Educated to A Level standard, equivalent or higher
ESSENTIAL
Professional Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
MEASURES & GOALSnHOW WILL THE SUCCESS OF THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION BE MEASURED – WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED OUTPUTS
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Senior Microsoft Azure Technical Engineer
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Senior Microsoft Azure Technical Engineer
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Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.
At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Microsoft Azure 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic IT support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing advanced technical support for Azure-based solutions, handling complex issues that escalate from the 1st and 2nd line support teams, and ensuring high availability and performance of our cloud infrastructure.
Bytes are looking to expand their customer facing Microsoft Support Desk after yet another year of impressive growth. Bytes’ collaborative and solution led approach means that our customers look to us to help them deliver and achieve. The Microsoft support team is integral to this approach and our success.
Key to success will be to work as part of a close-knit team, with a customer centric service focus. You will be working closely with customers by providing day-to-day technical support, assisting, and contributing to overall technical governance and leadership, technical excellence, and continual service improvement.
Communication and collaboration are paramount to this role, you will work closely with a variety of internal and external business and will be continually engaged and collaborating with our clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take ownership of request raised by Bytes CSP clients or CSP resellers related to their Azure environment affecting any/all azure services and manage until a resolution has been found.
- Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers or CSP resellers and assure the client feels included throughout the lifecycle of the ticket by maintaining contact via phone/email/Teams.
- Provide direct 3rd line escalation for Bytes VIP customers, Bytes CSP Expert customers, and Azure Managed Services customers.
- Follow standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.
- Able to manage and prioritize Open and Unresolved Azure tickets liaising with all 3rd parties.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and service requests that have been escalated from 1st and 2nd line support teams. Analyse and diagnose issues related to Azure infrastructure and services.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on Azure configurations, incident resolutions, and standard operating procedures.
- Following standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.
- Work closely with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and integration of Azure services. Collaborate with Microsoft Azure support for escalated issues that require vendor intervention.
- Stay current with Azure updates, new features, and industry best practices. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance support processes and service delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Professional Experience
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - ESSENTIAL
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - ESSENTIAL
- Microsoft Data Fundamentals (DP-900) - ESSENTIAL
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) - ESSENTIAL
- Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) - ESSENTIAL
- Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) - DESIRABLE
- Micro Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) - DESIRABLE
Other Requirements
- 6+ years working in a Technical Support team dealing with Microsoft Cloud services. - ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Entra, Azure Networking (Vnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute), Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - - ESSENTIAL
- Understanding of Azure networking concepts, including Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, and Azure Firewall. - - ESSENTIAL
- Ability to advise clients of Azure Solutions that would meet requirements - - ESSENTIAL
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues and understand connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure. - - ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of Azure security features such as Azure Security Centre, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, and role-based access control (RBAC). - - ESSENTIAL
- Expertise in implementing and managing Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery solutions. - - ESSENTIAL
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers, gather requirements, and provide technical guidance. - ESSENTIAL
- Experience in working in a Microsoft Partner Centre and Lighthouse - ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of Azure Entra, Azure Information Protection, Information Rights Management, single sign-on and multi-factor authentication and related technologies (including Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security) - ESSENTIAL
- Ability to create detailed technical documentation, including incident reports, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles. - ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience automation manual tasks using ARM templates & JSON - ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge on Hyper-V, VMware and On-prem servers - ESSENTIAL
- Good understanding of Microsoft 365 Admin Portal and O365 Services - DESIRABLE
- Previous experience being part of a team dealing with Out of Hours requests - DESIRABLE
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Ability to work proactively, independently and in an agile manner to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player and enjoy working in an environment that requires continuous learning and development.
- Excellent written and Verbal Communication skills, and capable of communicating with senior stakeholders across the business as well as Client Infrastructure teams.
- Generate innovative approaches and solutions to complex problems whilst achieving SLAs.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands whilst staying on top of deadlines.
- Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive the team objective forward.
- Provide advice and support to members in different departments within Bytes around Azure services.
- Driven to find out solutions to reoccurring issues and automate for team understanding/future implementation.
- Detailed note keeping within tickets to ensure all issues are properly logged with clear plan of future actions.
- Motivated to utilize training resource available to increase knowledge about Azure and collaboration across the wider team.
Microsoft Azure & O365 Technical Lead
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Microsoft Azure & O365 Technical Lead
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Cynergy BanknLead the Future of Cloud Technology at Cynergy Bank – Microsoft Azure & O365 Technical LeadnAre you a seasoned Microsoft cloud expert ready to take ownership of enterprise-level Azure and O365 environments? Join
Cynergy Bank
as a
Microsoft Azure and O365 Technical Lead , where your expertise will drive innovation, resilience, and security across our digital infrastructure.nIn this hands-on leadership role, you’ll guide onshore and offshore teams, shape technical designs, and ensure best practices across Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Azure AD, and more. You’ll be at the heart of our transformation, delivering scalable solutions that empower our people and protect our business.nPosition OverviewnWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated person with strong experience in Microsoft 365 administration and Azure management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise IT environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of Microsoft cloud services. You will be responsible for the ongoing administration, support, and optimisation of our O365 and Azure environments, including but not limited to Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Azure AD, virtual machines, and more. The role includes working with and guiding our onshore/offshore O365 team, planning deployments, reviewing changes prior to CAB and inputting into designs and performing routine maintenance and deployments. Accountable for enhancements and success in the Microsoft space, driving improvements and ensuring latest best practices are being followed.nKey ResponsibilitiesnAdminister and support Microsoft O365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Intune.nOversee, manage and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including Azure AD, virtual machines, storage accounts, backup, and networking.nMonitor system performance and availability, responding to incidents, troubleshooting, and resolving issues efficiently.nImplement and maintain security best practices across O365 and Azure, including conditional access, MFA, role-based access control, and data loss prevention policies.nAutomate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.nLead or support migration projects (e.g., Exchange to O365, on-prem to Azure).nReview and input into Azure designs ensuring security and resilience in all environments.nCreate and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, policies, and procedures.nCollaborate with internal stakeholders in particular Technical Services Lead to deliver IT solutions aligned with business needs on time and to budget.nStay updated on Microsoft product developments and recommend improvements or innovations and maintain relevant certifications as required.nProvide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT team members.nQualifications and SkillsnBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).n5+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft O365 and Azure administration and support.nMicrosoft Certifications such as MS-102, AZ-104, AZ-900, or equivalent.nTechnical SkillsnDeep knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem and administration portal.nStrong hands-on experience with Azure AD, Azure IaaS/PaaS, and related services.nProficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.nExperience with identity and access management, security/compliance tools, and endpoint management via Intune.nFamiliarity with hybrid environments and on-prem integration with cloud services.nUnderstanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure.nExperience of managing Active Directory and all associated services such as DNS, DHCP etcnExperience of managing team members, on and off shore.nSoft SkillsnStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.nExcellent communication and documentation skills.nAbility to work independently and within a team environment.nProven track record of delivering multiple projects to time and budget simultaneously.nExcellent team work and ability to influence decisions and mentor other team members.nAbout UsnCynergy Bank is the UK’s human digital bank serving the needs of ‘scale up’ or medium sized and fast-growing SMEs; professionals; high net worth and mass affluent individuals, in essence those market segments that still value human service enabled by great technology.nWe recognise that professional and personal lives often overlap and our mission is to help empower our customers to achieve their ambitions by serving all their interdependent banking needs. We provide a comprehensive range of digitally enabled products and services to meet the property finance, business and commercial banking, private banking and personal savings needs of our customers.nOur human and digital model transforms banking for customers who still value a face-to-face relationship that is enabled by the latest digital technology.nWe partner with firms such as Google Cloud, Cigniti and Slalom as we continue to innovate in the human digital space.nCynergy Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Eligible deposits with Cynergy Bank plc are protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.nFor more information on Cynergy Bank visit BenefitsnCompetitive salary and company bonusnCompetitive holiday allowance plus bank holidaysnOption to purchase an additional 10 days holidaynPension contribution and life assurancenIncome protection scheme and season ticket loannMedical cover (after probation)nElectric car scheme and money coach (after probation)nHybrid working pattern: 3 days in office & 2 WFHnCynergy BanknSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type
Full-timenJob function
Information TechnologynIndustries
Banking
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Microsoft Azure Support Engineer (3rd Line)
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Salary - up to £50,000 (DOE)
Location - Hybrid - Birmingham or Shoreham-by-Sea
Are you passionate about cloud technologies and driven to solve complex technical challenges? We’re looking for a Microsoft Azure Support Engineer to join our Managed Services team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting, optimising, and securing our customers’ cloud infrastructure.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies such as Azure, DevOps, Terraform, and Infrastructure-as-Code while helping to shape the future of cloud solutions for our clients.
What you’ll do- Provide 3rd-level technical support across Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Terraform, and IaC environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
- Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure security, performance, and reliability .
- Use automation tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Azure CLI) to deliver scalable and consistent infrastructure solutions.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimise CI/CD pipelines and streamline development lifecycles.
- Ensure cloud environments comply with security and governance best practices .
- Create clear documentation and share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging cloud technologies and apply them to improve support services.
- Strong technical expertise in Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, DNS, Private Link).
- Proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, ARM/Bicep).
- Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics).
- A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, plus relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator, DevOps Engineer).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced environments.
At Focus Group, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding managed services that empower our clients to innovate and grow. As part of our team, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of enterprise cloud projects, work alongside experienced engineers, and have the opportunity to develop your skills and certifications further .
We’re committed to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive culture where you can thrive.
Ready to take your Azure expertise to the next level?
Apply today and help us shape the future of cloud infrastructure.
Mid-Stack Azure / Microsoft Developer
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- Hull HQ
- £40,000 - £50,000 pa (DOE)
- Free on-site Gym, Cycle to Work Scheme, Regular Social Events
- Applicants must be a UK resident with unrestricted right to work in the UK; please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
Reporting to the Microsoft Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in a variety of ongoin.
Cloud Services Engineer
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Cloud Services Engineer
Manchester
Salary up to £65,000
Office-based, with 2 days a week of remote working
We’re delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Law Firm based in Manchester in their search for a talented Cloud Services Engineer to join their growing IT function. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that has embraced digital transformation and is investing heavily in its cloud-first strategy.
As a Cloud Services Engineer, you’ll play a central role in shaping, maintaining, and optimising the firm’s Microsoft Azure environment. From day one, you’ll be hands-on with a wide range of technologies—ensuring that their cloud and hosted systems remain secure, high-performing, and cost-efficient, while also contributing to innovative new projects.
What you’ll be doing:
- p>Designing and enhancing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure (VMs, storage, networking, security, backup, disaster recovery).
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Monitoring, maintaining, and optimising the performance, availability, and scalability of cloud services.
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Automating and streamlining operations with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure DevOps, and Azure Monitor .
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Operating and improving the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment.
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Partnering with colleagues across IT to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant solutions that support the firm’s critical applications.
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Strong knowledge of automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, DevOps pipelines).
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Hands-on expertise with Azure Virtual Desktop .
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A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and security.
Proven experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud engineering .
Why join?
This is your chance to join a business that truly values its people and is committed to providing modern, cutting-edge solutions to support its teams. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact.
If you’re passionate about cloud technology and eager to apply your skills in a professional services environment, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is based in Manchester and will allow for 2 days a week of remote work and pays a salary of up to £65,000. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
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Cloud Services Engineer
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Cloud Services Engineer
Manchester
Salary up to £65,000
Office-based, with 2 days a week of remote working
We’re delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Law Firm based in Manchester in their search for a talented Cloud Services Engineer to join their growing IT function. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that has embraced digital transformation and is investing heavily in its cloud-first strategy.
As a Cloud Services Engineer, you’ll play a central role in shaping, maintaining, and optimising the firm’s Microsoft Azure environment. From day one, you’ll be hands-on with a wide range of technologies—ensuring that their cloud and hosted systems remain secure, high-performing, and cost-efficient, while also contributing to innovative new projects.
What you’ll be doing:
- p>Designing and enhancing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure (VMs, storage, networking, security, backup, disaster recovery).
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Monitoring, maintaining, and optimising the performance, availability, and scalability of cloud services.
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Automating and streamlining operations with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure DevOps, and Azure Monitor .
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Operating and improving the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment.
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Partnering with colleagues across IT to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant solutions that support the firm’s critical applications.
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What we’re looking for:
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Strong knowledge of automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, DevOps pipelines).
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Hands-on expertise with Azure Virtual Desktop .
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A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and security.
Proven experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud engineering .
Why join?
This is your chance to join a business that truly values its people and is committed to providing modern, cutting-edge solutions to support its teams. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact.
If you’re passionate about cloud technology and eager to apply your skills in a professional services environment, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is based in Manchester and will allow for 2 days a week of remote work and pays a salary of up to £65,000. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Cloud Services Engineer
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Cloud Services Engineer
Manchester
Salary up to £65,000
Office-based, with 2 days a week of remote working
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Cloud Services Engineer
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Prestigious opportunity for a Cloud Services Engineer with a pioneering market-leading organisation based in Manchester with hybrid working.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services that support our business operations. You will work across teams to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions, primarily with.
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