Microsoft Cloud & Microsoft 365 Engineer

Microsoft Cloud & Microsoft 365 Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud & Microsoft 365 Engineer to join our IT team, taking responsibility for the administration, maintenance, security and continuous improvement of our Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

The successful candidate will provide advanced technical expertise across cloud infrastructure, identity management, Microsoft 365 services and endpoint management, ensuring secure, reliable and efficient cloud operations. The role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, automation skills and a proactive approach to cloud security, governance and service optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup and cloud services.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, including identity and access management, Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and hybrid identity.
• Administer Microsoft Intune for endpoint management, device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance policies and application deployment.
• Manage Microsoft Defender security solutions, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Cloud.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft 365 security, data protection and compliance controls using Microsoft Purview, including DLP, retention policies and information protection.
• Monitor cloud services, investigate incidents and troubleshoot complex Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid infrastructure issues.
• Manage Azure and Microsoft 365 backup, disaster recovery, business continuity and service resilience.
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API and Azure automation technologies.
• Manage cloud resource utilisation, licensing, capacity planning and cost optimisation.
• Support Microsoft 365 migrations, tenant configuration, infrastructure upgrades and cloud transformation projects.
• Support the secure adoption and governance of Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled Microsoft cloud services.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and configuration standards.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services support organisational security requirements and alignment with ISO 27001, NIS2/CyFun, GDPR and the EU AI Act , where applicable.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years' experience in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 administration, cloud engineering or infrastructure support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, networking, virtual machines, storage and cloud management.
• Extensive knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams and OneDrive.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Experience managing Microsoft Intune, endpoint configuration, compliance and device security.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft cloud security best practices.
• Experience with Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and hybrid on-premises/cloud environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting, automation and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Graph and cloud monitoring technologies.
• Understanding of cloud governance, identity security, data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102).
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300).
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102).
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT service management experience.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive, technically strong Microsoft cloud professional with extensive hands-on experience across Azure and Microsoft 365. The successful candidate will take ownership of cloud infrastructure, identity services, endpoint management and Microsoft 365 operations, ensuring a secure, resilient and well-managed environment while driving automation, optimisation and continuous service improvement.

Pay: €37,500.00-€55,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person