Senior Cloud Engineer

Evotec
Full_time•Toulouse, France

📍 Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
  • Company: Evotec
  • Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France
  • Job Type: On-site
  • Category: Cloud Infrastructure
  • Date Posted: May 13, 2025
  • Experience Level: 10+ years

🚀 Role Summary

  • Design, implement, and manage Azure AD/Entra ID infrastructure.
  • Configure and maintain Azure AD/Entra ID Connect for synchronization with on-premises Active Directory.
  • Manage user identities, roles, and group policies in Azure AD/Entra ID.
  • Administer and support Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud performance, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Implement and maintain security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure features, services, and best practices.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

  • Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Azure AD/Entra ID Management: Configure and maintain Azure AD/Entra ID Connect, manage user identities, roles, and group policies.
  • Office 365 Suite Administration: Administer and support Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Cloud Performance Monitoring: Monitor and optimize cloud performance, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Security Best Practices: Implement and maintain security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.
  • Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Stay Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure features, services, and best practices.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience managing Azure AD, Office 365 environments, and Entra ID Management.

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Teams.
  • Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is preferred.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
  • Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks.
  • Experience with hybrid cloud solutions and Azure Arc.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Azure AD B2C and Azure AD B2C custom policies.
  • Experience with Azure AD PIM and Azure AD PIM custom workflows.
  • Experience with Azure AD Conditional Access and Azure AD Conditional Access policies.

📊 Web Portfolio & Project Requirements

  • Portfolio Essentials:
    • Documented experience in Azure AD/Entra ID infrastructure management, Office 365 suite administration, and cloud performance monitoring.
    • Examples of successful cloud infrastructure projects, highlighting scalability, security, and reliability aspects.
    • Demonstrations of issue resolution and troubleshooting skills related to cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Technical Documentation:
    • Detailed documentation of Azure AD/Entra ID infrastructure, including user identities, roles, and group policies.
    • Office 365 suite administration documentation, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive configurations.
    • Cloud performance monitoring and optimization strategies, including high availability and disaster recovery plans.
    • Security best practices documentation, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance measures.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: €60,000 - €80,000 per year (based on experience and market research)
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
    • Occasional on-call duties may be required to address urgent issues outside of regular hours.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

  • Industry: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical services.
  • Company Size: Medium-sized company with 1,011-5,000 employees.
  • Founded: 1994 in Hamburg, Germany.
  • Team Structure: The Senior Cloud Engineer will work within the IT team, collaborating with on-premises infrastructure teams, including network and system administrators.
  • Development Methodology: Agile methodologies, including Scrum, are used for cloud infrastructure development and management.

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

  • Web Technology Career Level: Senior Cloud Engineer role, responsible for managing Azure infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Reporting Structure: The Senior Cloud Engineer will report directly to the IT management team.
  • Technical Impact: The role involves close collaboration with on-premises infrastructure teams, creating and maintaining a robust hybrid infrastructure that meets business needs.
  • Growth Opportunities:
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the IT team.
    • Potential for career progression to IT management or senior technical roles within the organization.

🌐 Work Environment

  • Office Type: On-site office environment in Toulouse, France.
  • Office Location(s): Toulouse, Occitanie, France.
  • Workspace Context:
    • Collaborative workspace with cross-functional team interaction and knowledge sharing opportunities.
    • Access to modern development tools, multiple monitors, and testing devices.
    • Flexible work arrangement with occasional on-call duties to address urgent issues outside of regular hours.
  • Work Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour workweek with flexible hours for deployment windows, maintenance, and project deadlines.

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

📝 Enhancement Note:

  • The application process for this Senior Cloud Engineer role involves submitting an application through the application link provided. The interview process includes technical assessments, portfolio presentations, and company research.

📝 Enhancement Note:

  • The technical interview process for this Senior Cloud Engineer role involves a comprehensive evaluation of Azure infrastructure management skills, Azure AD/Entra ID administration, Office 365 suite administration, cloud performance monitoring, and security best practices.

📝 Enhancement Note:

  • The portfolio presentation strategy for this Senior Cloud Engineer role should focus on demonstrating Azure infrastructure management skills, Azure AD/Entra ID administration, Office 365 suite administration, cloud performance monitoring, and security best practices through live demos and technical walkthroughs.

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this Senior Cloud Engineer position:

  1. Submit your application through the application link.
  2. Customize your resume with relevant Azure infrastructure management, Azure AD/Entra ID administration, Office 365 suite administration, cloud performance monitoring, and security best practices skills and experiences.
  3. Prepare for the technical interview by reviewing Azure services, Azure AD/Entra ID administration, Office 365 suite administration, cloud performance monitoring, and security best practices concepts and scenarios.
  4. Research the company and its biotechnology and pharmaceutical services industry context to demonstrate your understanding of the business and its technology needs.

Application Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience managing Azure AD, Office 365 environments, and Entra ID Management. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.