Cloud Engineer
Exciting opportunity to join the Jellycat team!
For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
We're looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges. Joining our global IT team, you'll play a key role in shaping and supporting our cloud ecosystem, partnering closely with Infrastructure and IT leaders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that support Jellycat's growth around the world. With a security-first mindset and a pragmatic approach, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple regions and technologies.
You'll be;
• Configuring, maintaining and supporting the Azure estate, including Microsoft Azure cloud services, servers and storage, cloud networking, DNS and email security systems. Administering Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management and hybrid identity components.
• Designing, deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services utilising infrastructure-as-code, adhering to Azure Policy where configured.
• Applying security-first principles in proportion to Jellycat's risk. Ensuring adherence to IT security standards and policies, including patch management, MFA, least-privilege access and Zero Trust network access, protecting systems without getting in the way of how people work.
• Monitoring platform health and performance in Azure Monitor, tuning alerting and acting on issues before users report them. Leading the resolution of infrastructure incidents and major outages, working through Halo ITSM and following the change process. Providing third-line escalation support to the IT Service team where required.
• Carrying out routine vulnerability assessments and coordinating remediation through to closure.
• Maintaining clear and up-to-date documentation of cloud infrastructure components, configurations, processes and changes to support transparency and future scalability.
You'll have;
Technical Skills & Experience
A security-first mindset, with experience implementing least-privilege principles, Zero Trust architecture and security best practices appropriate to business risk.
Strong experience with Microsoft security technologies, including the Defender suite, Purview, PIM, Sentinel and Intune.
Experience administering Windows Server environments within cloud-hosted virtual infrastructures, including Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including networking, identity and access management, backup and monitoring.
Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to research and resolve problems independently.
An understanding of Azure Landing Zone principles and best practices.
Experience scripting and automating tasks using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
Experience & Qualifications
2-3 years' experience in a hands-on Azure Engineering or Managed Service Provider (MSP) role, supporting multiple sites or customers.
Microsoft certifications, with AZ-104 expected and AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-300 or Terraform Associate considered advantageous.
Exposure to security and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS and PCI DSS.
Key Measures For Success
A collaborative approach, building strong relationships across global and local IT teams while contributing to a high-performing environment.
A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to manage tasks and projects through their full lifecycle with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve issues effectively and escalate when appropriate.
A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, proactively identifying opportunities to expand knowledge and capability.
A track record of creating and maintaining clear, accurate documentation that supports knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
The flexibility and reliability to deliver against agreed deadlines, including the ability to travel between sites and support critical infrastructure activities outside standard working hours when required.
- Department
- IT
- Location
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
London
Our Perks & Benefits
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Discretionary Bonus Scheme
This role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus scheme with awards based on both company and individual performance.
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Private Medical Insurance
We offer a premium level of cover for all Head Office employees through Vitality including Optical and Dental cover.
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Group Life Cover
We offer Life Insurance at 4 x basic salary
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25 days paid holiday
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid holiday.
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Hybrid working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we work a hybrid model which consists of coming into the office a minimum of three days a week.
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Employee Assistance Program
Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program through Health Assured.
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Private Chef!
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we have the pleasure of having our own Private Chef team who prepare us all a buffet style breakfast and lunch. This is subsidised by the company with a small employee contribution.
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Regular social & team events
We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team.
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Contributory Pension Scheme
We offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme through Scottish Widows with a company and employee contribution of 5% each (you can of course increase your contribution).