Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Services Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Bradford

Hours/ Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: 50K

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Services Specialist to join our award-winning business. The primary role of the Cloud Service Specialist is to take the technical lead on projects associated with all Cloud PAAS services and to ensure the ongoing maintenance and effective operation and development of these services.


The Cloud Service Specialist needs to be able to work independently on projects and engage with other team members drawing on the expertise of the wider technology team and partners to design, implement and maintain high-quality cloud services.

Experience:

6+ years of IT experience 3+ years of IT experience in a Cloud administration role Relevant Microsoft Certification preferred

Practical/technical knowledge/

Essential:

Expert technical knowledge of Endpoint MDM (Intune) planning, development, and administration Expert technical knowledge of Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android Strong technical knowledge of administering Azure Services, Entra ID , M365 services, and Exchange. Strong technical knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop, Enterprise Applications, PowerShell, Conditional access, MAM, Azure Workbooks, and Software Packaging Strong problem-solving abilities. Experience of planning, integrating, and implementing cloud systems and solutions

Desirable:

Working knowledge of underlying infrastructure, networking, and client devices Working knowledge of security principals Working knowledge of Business Processes and Systems. Good knowledge of IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS Azure Compute Knowledge of administering Cloud and On-Premise telephony Knowledge of architectural and design theories and principals An understanding of Azure DevOps practices

Planning, organising & integrating:

Strong time management skills Strong Communicating & influencing skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of explaining simple procedures in writing or verbally with all levels of management and staff. Ability to plan out tasks to achieve specific goals and deliver them to set timelines Ability to work in Agile Methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

Our values

Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.


Our Anchor values of being

Accountable, Respectful, Courageous

and

Honest

apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.


Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our Anchor Leadership Framework helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options Access to online GP appointments

Finance

Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.