Lead Cloud Systems Engineer

Location: St. John’s Lane, London, EC1M 4AR, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 26 July 2026

About the role

The Lead Cloud Systems Administrator is responsible for leading the management, optimisation and security of CARE International UK’s cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining highly available and secure platforms.
• Supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration activity.
• Ensuring effective administration of core services including Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows and Linux servers, identity services, networking, backup and disaster recovery.
• Working closely with the IT Manager, wider IT team and key stakeholders across the organisation, while also supporting projects, change management and technical planning.

The role requires:

• Strong technical knowledge across cloud platforms, systems administration, security and infrastructure support.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Confidence in managing complex environments, improving performance through automation and standardisation.
• Ability to respond effectively to incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, lead troubleshooting, mentor junior colleagues and take a proactive, security-first approach to continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for:

• An experienced cloud infrastructure or lead systems administrator with strong hands‑on expertise across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and hybrid environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, automation and security skills, including experience with Entra ID, Intune, networking, backup and disaster recovery, and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to mentor others and manage competing priorities.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps, Security+ or ITIL would be advantageous.

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