2nd Line Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer – 12-Month FTC (£35,000 - £45,000) Hybrid Working | Global Financial Services Organisation We’re hiring two experienced Cloud Engineers to join a fast-paced, innovative team within a national/global financial services organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension). If you're passionate about cloud technologies and want to work in a collaborative, supportive environment, this could be your next step. The Role As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. You’ll be responsible for advanced support, implementing cloud solutions, and ensuring robust performance, availability, and security across services. You’ll be a vital member of the IT operations team - solving complex issues, contributing to infrastructure design, and delivering business-critical projects. Hybrid Working You’ll need to be in the office 1 day a week, with a choice of locations: Mansfield, London, or Surrey. What You’ll Do: Provide advanced 2nd line support for Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Design and maintain secure, scalable cloud solutions Collaborate with teams and vendors to deliver cloud projects Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements Monitor systems and optimise performance Maintain documentation for cloud architecture and processes What You’ll Need: 3-5 years’ experience in 2nd Line Support roles with cloud focus Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 Knowledge of networking and cloud security best practices Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator Associate) Experience with scripting/automation tools like PowerShell or Azure CLI ITIL knowledge is a bonus You’re Someone Who: Communicates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Brings a proactive and collaborative mindset Delivers under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced setting Is highly organised, with strong attention to detail Full-time | 12-month FTC | Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm) Hybrid: 1 day in Mansfield, London or Surrey * Must reside and be eligible to work in the UK - NO sponsorship available for this role