Places for People
IT Cloud Engineer
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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
Are you a seasoned IT professional with a passion for both traditional infrastructure and cutting edge cloud technologies? We're looking for a Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our IT landscape. As our IT team are responsible for overseeing the entire commercial sector of the wider group, this role would be an excellent move for someone who is used to working in an MSP environment and can take on project work across both RMG and other subsidiaries within the group
Role Overview:
This hybrid role blends the responsibilities of an Infrastructure Engineer with those of a Cloud Engineer. You'll ensure the stability, performance, and security of our IT infrastructure while driving innovation through cloud adoption and automation. You'll work across on premises and cloud environments supporting critical systems and leading infrastructure transformation projects.
Where will I be working?
You will be based at our offices in Northwich, CW9 7LN. This is a hybrid role 3 days per week in the office and 2 from home
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-premises platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, acting as a 3rd/4th line escalation point.
- Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and deployments with minimal disruption.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including build guides and topology diagrams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and conduct vulnerability assessments.
- Provide warranty and post-deployment support, ensuring smooth transition to operations.
- Mentor and upskill IT Service Desk and junior engineers.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure engineering and cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of Exchange, Azure, Powershell, Citrix, SQL, Windows Server, Azure SSO, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Azure Networking, M365 (Sharepoint, Teams Voice, Syntex, Purview, Sentinel)
- Expertise in virtualization, networking, storage, and server technologies.
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.
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Preferred:
- Familiarity with hybrid-cloud environments and serverless architecture.
- Previous experience in a similar enterprise-scale environment.
What does RMG have to offer you?
- 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
- Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave each holiday year
- Life Assurance Cover
- Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
- Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
- Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
- Places Gym membership - we offer free membership for all our Places Gyms. Places Gyms are located in : Chesterfield, Corby, Hinckley, Preston, Sheffield & Telford
- As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
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Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Armed Forces
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent
Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
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