Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer |

City of London - hybrid 3 days a week in the office|

£85,000 - £100,000 + bonus & excellent benefits |

As a world class international Professional Services organisation, operating globally in all continents, this group has built an enviable reputation for delivering cross-border and multi-jurisdictional services across a broad range of business sectors, geographies & vertical markets, on behalf of a portfolio of corporate industrial clients, governments, and banking & financial institutions. Due to continued growth and expansion of internal service offerings, a new position has been created for a Senior Cloud Engineer.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Cloud Engineer

Microsoft 365 Architecture & Engineering

• Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 solutions, with a focus on SharePoint Online, Microsoft Purview, and Copilot/Copilot Studio.
• Optimize Microsoft 365 services to enhance collaboration, productivity, and security.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure the security of M365 and Copilot environments, covering identity and access management, threat protection, and information protection.
• Develop and enforce security policies in collaboration with IT and compliance teams to meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct audits, generate reports, and implement improvements to maintain compliance with data protection regulations.

Microsoft Purview Implementation & Governance

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Purview solutions, focusing on data governance, compliance, and insider risk management.
• Utilize Purview to monitor, classify, and manage data policies within Copilot Studio.

System Monitoring & Technical Support

• Maintain system performance, availability, and scalability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical expertise and support to engineering teams, ensuring smooth operation of M365, Purview, and Copilot services.

Skills & Attributes of the Senior Cloud Engineer

• 5+ years of experience as a Microsoft 365 Full Stack Engineer.
• Strong background in application and infrastructure design, with advanced conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and enterprise-level automation techniques (e.g., Desired State Configuration).
• Deep understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals; Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record of deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft 365 services.
• Expertise in Microsoft Purview, including data governance, information protection, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and global teams.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

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