Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer Stafford - Hybrid (typically 2 days in the office) £50,000 - £55,000 | PermanentVIQU have partnered with a growing technology services business looking for a Cloud Engineer to strengthen its Microsoft cloud capability. As a Cloud Engineer, you''ll combine hands-on technical expertise with opportunities to advise customers and shape Microsoft solutions. Initially focused on strengthening internal Microsoft cloud environments, the role will evolve towards customer consultancy, solution design and pre-sales, with opportunities to drive automation and support future AI adoption.Key Responsibilities Take technical ownership of Microsoft cloud environments, initially strengthening internal systems before expanding into customer consultancy and deliveryAdvise customers on Microsoft cloud solutions, supporting discovery, technical scoping, licensing and pre-salesContribute to the design, implementation and improvement of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and SharePoint solutionsImprove security and governance through vulnerability scanning, remediation and Cyber Essentials complianceAct as the technical escalation point for complex Microsoft cloud issuesDrive automation and service improvements using Power Automate and Microsoft technologiesProduce technical documentation, review backup and disaster recovery arrangements, and upskill colleagues Key Requirements Strong experience as a Cloud Engineer or senior Microsoft engineer, able to independently resolve ..... full job details .....