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# IT Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Oscar
- **Location:** York, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Information Technology Operations, PostgreSQL, Oracle (Applications), Azure Active Directory, SQL Databases, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Repository, Scripting, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2931753662-2

## About the Role

resolve escalated technical issues.Technical ExperienceWe are looking for someone with strong experience across Microsoft cloud and infrastructure technologies, including:Microsoft Azure.Microsoft 365 / E5 environments.Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.SharePoint and OneDrive.Multi-Factor Authentication, DLP and identity management.SaaS and IaaS environments.Device and mobility management.Windows Server and Windows operating systems.VMware and enterprise storage.VPN, SASE and cloud security technologies.SIEM and security monitoring platforms.Experience with technologies such as Mimecast, Varonis and Cisco Umbrella would be highly beneficial.You should also have experience with scripting and automation using technologies such as:PowerShell.Python.JavaScript or equivalent scripting languages.Terraform.Ansible.Chef or Puppet.Knowledge or experience across CI/CD pipelines, Git repositories and relational databases such as SQL, PostgreSQL or Oracle would also be advantageous.About YouYou
will be a technically strong and methodical engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of complex infrastructure and cloud issues.You should be able to work independently, identify opportunities to improve systems and services, and confidently lead technical investigations through to resolution.Strong documentation and communication skills are important, alongside a genuine interest in automation, security and continuously improving technology environments.Desirable CertificationsRelevant Microsoft certifications would be beneficial, including:Microsoft 365 Administrator.Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.Azure Administrator Associate.Endpoint Administrator Associate.Equivalent commercial experience will also be considered.IT Operations Engineer - Microsoft Cloud & InfrastructureOscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the

## Description

IT Operations Engineer - Microsoft Cloud & InfrastructureLeeds / Doncaster - 3 days on site 45,000 We are looking for an experienced Operations Engineer to join a growing IT Operations function, taking ownership of core infrastructure, cloud platforms and business-critical services.This is a senior technical operations role suited to someone with a strong background across Microsoft cloud technologies, infrastructure and systems support. You will act as a key escalation point for complex technical issues while contributing to the ongoing optimisation, automation and improvement of the wider technology environment.The RoleAs an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the performance, availability and security of core systems and services.You will work across cloud and on-premise infrastructure, owning complex incidents and problems through to resolution while supporting technical change, projects and the introduction of new services.Key responsibilities will
include:Supporting and managing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.Acting as a technical escalation point for Service Desk and Desktop Support teams.Investigating, diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure and systems issues.Managing and maintaining core systems, applications, hardware and cloud platforms.Monitoring infrastructure performance, availability and capacity.Identifying recurring technical problems and implementing preventative solutions.Delivering system changes in line with established change control processes.Supporting backup, disaster recovery and restoration procedures.Contributing to infrastructure and cloud projects, owning assigned technical deliverables.Producing detailed technical documentation, solution designs and support procedures.Automating operational processes, provisioning and reporting through scripting and orchestration.Supporting security, vulnerability management and technical risk assessments.Working with third-party technology providers to


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