Azure Engineer

💼 Job Description - Azure Engineer (Permanent Role) Role: Azure Engineer Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Location: Hybrid - Isle of Man or Manchester (3 days in the office) License: Full UK driver's license required Salary & Benefits: Competitive package + benefits Overview We're looking for talented Azure Engineers to join a growing IT operations and delivery team. This is a permanent opportunity for passionate IT professionals whether junior or senior level who thrive on improving systems, enhancing infrastructure, and delivering high-quality support in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for supporting Microsoft Server environments, Azure infrastructure, and virtualization solutions across multiple sites, while contributing to system optimization and innovation. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st-2nd line (and some 3rd line) technical support across multiple sites. Administer and maintain Microsoft Server, Office 365, Azure, and virtualization platforms. Build, migrate, and support Azure and Hyper-V environments. Manage AD, Intune, O365, Exchange, and Azure Infrastructure. Support Azure SaaS applications and Azure Stack HCI deployments. Collaborate effectively with teams across various locations, maintaining strong communication and documentation standards. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline systems and processes. Provide on-site support when required (travel between offices). Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in IT support or infrastructure roles. Strong hands-on skills in Microsoft Server admin, Azure, and Office 365. Expertise in Hyper-V, Azure Stack HCI, and virtualization technologies. Knowledge of Azure networking, Azure Defender, Azure Policy, and SQL managed instances. Experience with Dell backup and replication, Dell storage, and VDI solutions is advantageous. Excellent communication skills and customer-focused attitude. Genuine passion for IT support, innovation, and system improvement. Desirable Familiarity with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), SaaS apps, and data warehousing. Previous exposure to VMware. A-level or GCSE IT qualifications (Grades A-C). What You'll Get A supportive, technically driven environment. Opportunities to learn, innovate, and implement real improvements. Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid flexibility - 3 days in-office (Isle of Man or Manchester). *Rates depend on experience and client requirements