Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with experience in Microsoft Azure to support our cloud transformation and migration initiatives. The role requires hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure cloud migrations troubleshooting and operational administration.

This role requires an engineer who can understand and discuss end-to-end Azure implementations support migration activities and work closely with global stakeholders. Clear communication and collaboration skills are essential as the role involves frequent coordination with cross-functional and international teams.

While the primary focus is Azure the role also requires basic administrative awareness of Microsoft 365 services particularly where they integrate with Azure identity endpoint management and enterprise cloud governance.

Accountabilities

Cloud Migration & Modernisation

• Plan and support on-premises to Azure cloud migration projects including servers applications and workloads.
• Conduct assessments of existing infrastructure and recommend optimised Azure architectures.
• Support workload rationalisation strategies including rehosting re-platforming or modernisation based on business requirements.
• Assist with migration planning execution troubleshooting and post-migration stabilisation.

Azure Engineering & Operations

Deploy configure and manage Azure services such as:

• Virtual Networks and networking components
• Hub and spoke model
• Identity and Access Management including IAM / RBAC
• AAD and integrations

Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform Azure administrative tasks troubleshooting and operational support.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Azure governance security policies and best practices.
• Assist in managing Azure subscriptions resource groups and identity integrations.
• Monitor and maintain the reliability and performance of Azure workloads.

Cloud Performance Monitoring & Optimisation

• Monitor Azure environments using Azure Monitor Log Analytics and related tools.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and platform issues across Azure environments.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of business-critical workloads.
• Assist with cost optimisation performance tuning and operational improvements.

Microsoft 365 Secondary Scope

Provide basic administrative support and awareness of Microsoft 365 services particularly where they integrate with Azure.

Expected exposure includes:

• User and mailbox administration
• Basic tenant configuration and admin-level settings
• Understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID integration with Microsoft 365
• Awareness of Intune endpoint management MDM and identity management

Senior team members will be available to review and guide M365-related changes when required but the Cloud Engineer should understand how these services interact and work integrated to enterprise apps.

Work Environment

Required to be onsite in Athlone 23 days per week.

Qualifications :

Essential experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• 68 years of experience in cloud engineering infrastructure engineering or similar roles.
• Practical hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and administration.
• Proven experience supporting on-premises to Azure migration projects.
• Solid understanding of Azure networking identity governance and security principles.
• Troubleshooting experience across cloud infrastructure and services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts in global team environments.

Desirable experience

• Basic exposure to Microsoft 365 administration and understanding of how it integrates with Azure.
• Familiarity with Azure governance models and enterprise cloud environments.
• Experience working with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Azure certifications such as:
  • AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
  • AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals

Key skills

• Azure cloud architecture and administration
• Cloud migration and modernisation
• Azure networking identity and governance
• Azure troubleshooting and operational support
• Microsoft 365 awareness including identity mailbox and endpoint management
• Infrastructure monitoring and performance optimisation
• Clear communication and stakeholder collaboration

Additional Information :

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability. 

• Salary Range: Euro 65000/Year - Euro 75000/Year

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits 

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 

• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 

• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more.  

• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 

• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat 

• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. 

• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer 

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially.
 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time