Cloud Engineer – Azure, Microsoft 365 & Windows Server

Back to Open Positions Cloud Engineer – Azure, Microsoft 365 & Windows Server Azure | Windows Server | Entra ID | Microsoft 365 | PowerShell We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to join a client's infrastructure team, supporting both core operations and cloud environments. You will work across Windows Server estates, Azure IaaS, Entra ID, hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and general infrastructure services. The role combines BAU support, project delivery, automation and disciplined service management within a hybrid cloud environment spanning VMware, Azure and a small GCP footprint. This is a 100% remote role based in Portugal. 5+ years Senior Remote Portugal €35,000–€40,000 gross per year Salary Range* Job No. 916

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Monitoring

Administer and support Windows Server estates on VMware and Azure. Perform start-of-day checks, monitoring and alert review. Manage Azure IaaS infrastructure, including VMs, networking, storage, backup and monitoring. Support infrastructure for Microsoft Dynamics, DNS and general platform services. Provide occasional support for a small GCP footprint.

Identity, Security & Microsoft 365

Administer Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory, including synchronisation and identity lifecycle. Apply security and least-privilege standards across cloud and on-premises environments. Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange.

Service Management & Automation

Handle incidents and service requests via ITSM and Azure DevOps (ADO), including root cause analysis (RCA). Raise and implement changes through the Change Advisory Board (CAB). Automate repetitive tasks and provisioning using PowerShell, Terraform and ADO pipelines. Maintain documentation and runbooks in Confluence.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Required

5+ years of relevant experience. Strong Windows Server administration experience. Hands-on Microsoft Azure IaaS experience, including VMs, networking, storage, backup and monitoring. Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory administration. Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange. Experience with DNS and general infrastructure services. Experience with ITSM processes, including incident, request and change management and CAB, and with Azure DevOps Boards. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Nice to Have

VMware experience. Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines. Microsoft Dynamics infrastructure support. Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Qualifications

No mandatory qualifications were provided. The following certifications are desirable: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102) Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

Salary & Benefits

Gross annual salary: €35,000–€40,000, depending on experience and suitability for the role. Meal allowance. Flexible benefits package. Extra day off on your birthday. One additional day off on either 24 December or 31 December. posted October 6, 2026 Salary ranges shown are indicative. Final compensation is determined by experience, seniority, profile fit, and the scope of responsibilities involved. Apply to this position Take the next step in your career— apply now and be part of something extraordinary . Fields marked by an asterisk () are required to submit this form Name* Email* Phone number Please include your country code. Resume* Please upload your resume in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format, with a maximum file size of 5MB. Why would you like to work with us? Please confirm your current country and city/region of residence* Based on the location requirements mentioned in the job advert, please select the option that best applies to you:* Select I meet the requirement I can commute I would relocate I don't meet the requirement I'm not sure I agree to the Terms and Conditions [hidden page-title default:"[_post_title] "] This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Other Job openings View more SAP S/4HANA SD Consultant SAP S/4HANA SD | Order-to-Cash | Brazilian Tax Localisation | SAP Pricing & Billing | SAP Integration Lisbon (Portugal) 6+ years Full Time , Hybrid €25,000–€30,000 gross per year Salary Range Senior DataOps Engineer Python | SQL | Scala | Java | Go | Airflow | dbt | Spark | Apache Flink | AWS Glue | AWS EMR | Amazon Redshift | Amazon Athena | Amazon S3 | AWS Lambda Portugal 5+ years Full Time , Remote €29,000–€34,000 gross per year Salary Range View more