Cloud Engineer (Azure & Office 365)

Cloud Engineer – Azure & Office 365

The role

We are committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions to our people and clients, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure and Office 365 to empower our businesses and drive growth.

We are seeking a talented Azure and Office 365 Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly Azure and Office 365, with a passion for designing, implementing, and managing robust solutions for our business.

We are looking for somebody to:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure and Office 365 environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with our people to understand their business requirements and provide tailored solutions that meet their needs.
• Migrate on-premises infrastructure and workloads to Azure and Office 365, leveraging best practices and minimising downtime.
• Implement and configure Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Azure Backup.
• Configure and manage Office 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise resources to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement security measures and compliance controls to protect data and meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support, resolving issues and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge to drive innovation and improvement.

What we need from you

Ideally you will:

• Have 3+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure and Office 365 environments
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Azure services and Office 365 applications, with hands-on experience in deployment and administration
• Have a strong understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and compliance standards relevant to cloud environments
• Be proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and team members
• Pride yourself on your strong problem solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn’t a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we’d still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you!

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• Hybrid working
• Payment of any professional subscriptions relevant to your role
• Group pension scheme
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• Bupa health and cash plans available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful.

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, and offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued. We ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.

We were named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK in 2022, as well as an “Outstanding Place to Work” and a top 20 employer in the South West!