Cloud Engineer - Remote Position for UK Wealth Management Firm

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to join a leading UK wealth management firm in a remote capacity. This role is crucial as the company undergoes significant digital transformation and growth, providing you with an opportunity to make a substantial impact on their cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Design, maintain, and optimize Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud environments to ensure stability and scalability.
• Provide technical support for escalations from the Service Desk, ensuring efficient resolution of issues.
• Support cloud integration across the business, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with onboarding and integrating new acquisitions into the cloud environment.
• Monitor, patch, and maintain cloud services to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Contribute to infrastructure design, build, testing, and deployment activities.
• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation for systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud performance, security, and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in system administration with a focus on Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services including VMs, storage, networking, and security.
• Experience managing Azure networking technologies such as vNets, SD-WAN, and ZTNA.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 administration, including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working with flexibility to travel to UK offices when required.
• Opportunity to work within a large-scale, enterprise cloud environment.
• Exposure to ongoing digital transformation and cloud projects.
• Collaborative and supportive IT team environment.
• Access to learning and development resources during the contract.
• Potential for contract extension based on project requirements.