Lead Cloud Engineer – Azure, M365, Windows Server

• Administer and evolve hybrid environments combining Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Microsoft 365 and on-premises platforms
• Support Windows Server environments running across VMware and Azure
• Administer Azure IaaS virtual machines, networking, storage, backup and monitoring
• Manage Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory environments
• Support Microsoft 365 and Exchange, DNS, Dynamics infrastructure and other general platform services
• Participate in incident and change management processes
• Perform root-cause analysis
• Contribute to CAB-approved changes
• Continuously improve infrastructure through automation
• Use PowerShell, Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines to automate repetitive tasks and infrastructure provisioning
• Provide support to a smaller GCP footprint where required
• Collaborate with infrastructure and business stakeholders
• Support business-as-usual operations and new technology projects

• Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments, including configuration, patching, troubleshooting and health monitoring
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup and monitoring
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory environments, including identity lifecycle, synchronisation and access management
• Administration and support experience with Microsoft 365, including Exchange
• Good knowledge of DNS and general enterprise infrastructure services
• Experience working with ITSM processes, including incidents, service requests, changes and CAB governance
• Experience using Azure DevOps boards or similar tools for managing technical work
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Clear communication skills when working with both technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to work independently across both on-premises and cloud environments
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Availability to work UK hours from Portugal, according to an agreed schedule
• Previous experience with VMware environments
• Experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code
• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience automating infrastructure operations using PowerShell
• Previous exposure to Dynamics infrastructure support
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Relevant Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, MS-102 or AZ-400
• Experience applying reliability engineering, automation-first and least-privilege principles in enterprise environments

• 15th month salary
• Health insurance covering your family
• Birthday off
• Mobility program for digital nomads
• Full benefits