Microsoft and Cloud expert engineer

We are recruiting a Microsoft and Cloud expert engineer on behalf of our client, for a permanent position directly with the client.

Your mission

Within the Infrastructure team, you play a central role in the evolution, security, and operation of the organisation's Microsoft and Cloud environments.

You act both as a technical expert, a reference on Microsoft technologies, and a partner to project teams to support technological transformations and ensure the availability of IT services.

In a context combining on-site infrastructures, hybrid environments, and cloud services, you actively participate in defining architectures, optimising existing platforms, and introducing new technological solutions.

Your responsibilities

Architecture and infrastructure evolution

• Design and develop Microsoft and Cloud technical architectures.
• Conduct technical studies related to new business needs and assess their impact on the existing environment.
• Participate in technology choices, architectural directions, and platform evolution strategies.
• Maintain continuous monitoring of Microsoft, Cloud, and infrastructure technologies.
• Support internal teams in adopting new solutions and best practices.

Technical project management

• Contribute to transformation, modernisation, and infrastructure migration projects.
• Participate in analysis, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of solutions.
• Support migration projects to hybrid or cloud environments.
• Collaborate closely with external partners.

Administration and operation

• Ensure the proper functioning of Microsoft platforms and infrastructure services.
• Perform advanced administration of server and cloud environments.
• Supervise system performance, availability, and security.
• Participate in managing complex incidents and level 2 and 3 support activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational and monitoring processes.

Documentation

• Produce and maintain technical and operational documentation.
• Formalise operational procedures and administration standards.
• Ensure the application of best practices in operation, security, and IT service management.

• Engineering degree or higher education considered equivalent in the IT field., * 8-10 years of experience in Microsoft systems engineering and administration.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing Cloud architectures.

• Strong practice in administering Microsoft Azure environments.

• Experience with virtualised infrastructures and hybrid environments.

• Experience in advanced technical support (level 2 and 3). Required technical skills

• Cloud / Hybrid environments: Advanced mastery of MS Azure and the M365 suite.

• Automation and infrastructure: Proficiency in PowerShell and IaC / IaaS solutions.

• Microsoft systems: Excellent knowledge of Windows Server, Windows 11 (industrialised deployment), Active Directory, GPO, and ADFS.

• Administration tools: Mastery of Microsoft Endpoint Manager (SCCM/Intune) and the System Center suite (SCOM).

• IT ecosystem: Good knowledge of MS Exchange Server (2019+), Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, PKI architectures, network protocols (TCP/IP), monitoring tools, and backup solutions.

Languages

• Fluent French, both spoken and written. Good level of English

Your personal qualities

• Analytical mind and ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong autonomy in conducting technical activities.
• Service-oriented and solution-focused.
• Excellent collaboration and knowledge-sharing skills.
• Rigor and sense of responsibility.
• Strong awareness of cybersecurity issues and information system protection.

Member of the Sigmalis group, active since 2007 in IT consulting and engineering, Sigmalis Talent Services supports companies in identifying and attracting IT experts and executives, offering a comprehensive recruitment service: permanent placement, contract delegation, temporary assignments, and executive search. Our recruitment expertise for over 20 years in French-speaking Switzerland, combined with a deep understanding of technological professions and HR challenges, allows us to offer you relevant opportunities in professional environments truly suited to your expectations. Our priority is to ensure your long-term success, whether you are seeking a permanent position with a client or as a consultant within our team.