Microsoft 365 & Azure Engineer
- wilmslow, england, United Kingdom
- £55 - £85 Per Hour
Job Description
Microsoft 365 & Azure Engineer
Microsoft 365 | Azure | Entra ID | SharePoint | PowerShell
My client is looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Azure Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong Microsoft 365 and Azure expertise who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with outstanding customer service.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll support both internal Microsoft 365 infrastructure and external clients, acting as a technical escalation point while helping to deliver seamless onboarding experiences for new customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to work with the latest Microsoft cloud technologies, this could be the perfect opportunity.
The Role
As the Microsoft 365 & Azure Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting Microsoft cloud environments while providing technical expertise to both internal teams and external clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting and maintaining Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including Entra ID, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and core Azure services.
- Monitoring system health, investigating technical issues and implementing configuration changes.
- Managing identity, access management and security best practices across Microsoft 365 environments.
- Using PowerShell to automate administration, deployments and routine maintenance tasks.
- Acting as the technical point of contact for client Microsoft 365 and Azure queries.
- Supporting the onboarding of new customers, configuring Microsoft 365 tenants and resolving technical issues.
- Acting as the technical escalation point for both the Support and Onboarding teams.
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and client configuration records.
- Advising customers on Microsoft 365 best practice and helping them maximise the value of their cloud environment.
Skills & Experience
To be successful, you'll have strong experience across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem, including:
Essential
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- SharePoint Online administration, configuration and permissions
- Microsoft Azure administration
- PowerShell scripting and automation
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft certifications (Azure and/or Microsoft 365)
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, taking ownership and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
You'll also have:
- A customer-first mindset with excellent communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Confidence working directly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership.
- A collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing team.
What's on Offer?
- Work with the latest Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies.
- A varied role combining infrastructure, cloud engineering and client support.
- Opportunities to expand your Microsoft cloud expertise.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
If you're currently working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer, Azure Engineer, Microsoft Cloud Engineer, Modern Workplace Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer or Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.