Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Specialist

Newcastle - Hybrid Working

My client is looking to recruit a talented Azure Cloud Specialist to join their infrastructure team and play a key role in developing and enhancing their cloud and datacentre services. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, delivering impactful change, and helping shape the future direction of enterprise infrastructure services.

Working within the Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for supporting and improving a hybrid technology estate spanning Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments. You will work closely with colleagues across infrastructure, security, applications, and service teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing services that meet the needs of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing expert-level support for cloud and server platforms.
• Leading the technical delivery of infrastructure enhancements, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues while identifying opportunities to prevent recurrence.
• Managing and improving Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Windows Server environments.
• Identifying ways to improve platform performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Supporting automation and streamlining operational processes.
• Producing clear technical documentation and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of strategic technology programmes.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience managing enterprise cloud and server infrastructure.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Windows Server technologies.
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with a broad range of technical and business stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence, guide and support colleagues.
• A passion for improving services, driving efficiencies, and delivering positive business outcomes.

Desirable Skills

• Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Experience with cloud financial management and optimisation.
• Knowledge of infrastructure performance monitoring and capacity management.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or other container technologies.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations.