Join Ofwats growing team as a Cloud Engineer Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance no other organisation does the work we do. Its unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills dont cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life. The Role Ofwat is seeking a proactive and eager-to-learn Cloud Engineer to assist in managing and maintaining both cloud and on-premises infrastructure. You'll play a fundamental role by ensuring our cloud infrastructure is effective and continually improving, ensuring Ofwat's people have the right capabilities and tools to deliver for customers, society, and the environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise IT infrastructure. You will work closely with senior engineers, developers, and DevOps teams to support, monitor, and maintain infrastructure services, both cloud and on-premises. You will be exposed to a range of technologies such as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Microsoft Server, Linux Red Hat, VMware, and HP ProLiant servers. The role requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Blob Storage, Entra (Azure Active Directory), on-premises Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 (M365) administration. To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply. About You To be successful in this role you will need the below essential experience, skills, knowledge and attributes: Lead criterion:1-2 years of experience in cloud engineering, system administration or IT support. Lead criterion: Some experience and understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (M365) administration, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams. Knowledge of Active Directory, including user account management. Some experience with Windows Server environments. Interest in Linux Red Hat or other Linux-based operating systems. Basic networking knowledge, including understanding of VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs. Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment. Basic scripting skills in PowerShell or Bash. Familiarity with Microsoft Intune and Autopilot for device management. Why You Should Join Us: Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%. Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme r ewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 06 October 2024