Cloud & Migration Engineer

Cloud & Migration Engineer Salary:

£65,000 + excellent benefits Location:

High Wycombe

or

Letchworth Garden City Hybrid:

2 days in the office, 3 days from home Contract:

9-month fixed-term contract Hours:

37 hours per week At SettleParadigm, we look after more than 30,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties. Our purpose is simple- safe homes, good services and neighbourhoods people feel proud to live in. Through our merger, weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, helping us build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve. As part of this journey, our IT team plays a vital role in keeping our systems secure, reliable and ready for the future. Were now looking for a Cloud & Migration Engineer to support one of the most important pieces of our transformation work: the migration and integration of our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. About the Role This is a hands-on technical role at the heart of our merger and integration programme. As a

Cloud & Migration Engineer , youll help shape and deliver our approach to Microsoft 365 and Azure migration, from discovery and due diligence through to cutover, stabilisation and post-migration support. Youll assess source and target environments, define migration waves, map dependencies, support identity and collaboration decisions, and help ensure our cloud services remain stable, secure and scalable throughout the transition. Youll also contribute to solution design, transitional architecture and technical planning across identity, endpoint, collaboration and cloud platforms. If you enjoy complex technical problem-solving, thrive in change programmes and want to play a key role in a major organisational migration, this role offers a unique opportunity. What Youll Be Doing Project & Technical Delivery Configure, administer and optimise Microsoft Entra ID, Intune and Azure

Lead or support environment discovery to inform migration scope and dependencies

Contribute to target-state architecture for Microsoft 365, Azure, identity and endpoint services

Support planning and delivery of Microsoft 365 and Azure migration activities

Develop migration wave plans, sequencing, pilots and cutover approaches

Assist with tenant consolidation, identity matching, device transition and coexistence

Contribute to cloud solution design and transitional architecture

Ensure systems are optimised for performance, reliability and security

Support backup, rollback, disaster recovery and service continuity

Implement, configure and support network systems

Operational Support Act as a senior escalation point for BAU and migration-related issues

Maintain architecture, configuration and migration documentation

Support testing, pilots, cutover, hypercare and post-migration stabilisation

Validate target services and security controls ahead of transition

Support cyber security operations and incident response

Follow structured testing, assurance and change management processes

Manage infrastructure in line with ISO and ITIL best practice

Work within Data Protection and Information Governance protocols

Collaboration & Communication Work closely with IT colleagues, suppliers and project teams

Provide technical input into migration governance and design decisions

Document risks, dependencies and mitigation plans

Support user communications and readiness activity

Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement

About You Youll do well in this role if you: Have strong experience managing cloud infrastructure

Are confident working with Windows Server, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and M365

Have practical experience supporting Microsoft 365 or Azure migration or tenant consolidation

Can contribute to solution design, migration planning and technical sequencing

Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues

Enjoy learning new technologies and raising standards

Can travel between sites when needed

Have the fitness and mobility to support equipment installation

Hold a full driving licence and business-use insurance

Experience with Quest On Demand Migration (ODM) would be highly desirable. What Youll Need Must Haves: 3+ years managing cloud infrastructure

Strong desktop support experience in a Windows environment

Experience managing SaaS and IaaS solutions

Practical experience supporting Microsoft 365 or Azure migration

Experience contributing to migration planning, discovery or target-state design

Knowledge of Windows Servers and endpoint management

Good understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Intune

Understanding of migration principles (discovery, coexistence, cutover, rollback)

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work with colleagues at all levels

AZ-104 certification

CCNA certification

Nice To Haves: Experience building multi-site Azure services

Experience working to standards and frameworks

Experience in post-merger integration or tenant-to-tenant migration

Experience supporting solution design or architectural decision-making

Knowledge of PowerShell

Knowledge of Quest On Demand Migration or similar tooling

Understanding of cloud architecture and transitional states

AZ-305 certification

Benefits At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. annual salary:

£65,000 per annum

25 days holiday,

increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

Generous pension scheme

up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Health cash plan

claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

Life cover and income protection

Flexible working

hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide: Mental Health First Aiders available to support

Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

Peer-recognition rewards platform

Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Location: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

09:00 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday

09:00 - 17:00 Friday

Work from either our Letchworth Garden City or Wooburn Green, High Wycombe office base (minimum of two days per week in the office and three days per week working from home)

Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups. Accessibility and Adjustments We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Closing Date:

19.07.2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.

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