Lucid Support Services Ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
IT Project Engineer Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Northampton HQ plus field visits (FULL DRIVERS License required) Our client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering end-to-end IT, connectivity and communications solutions to businesses across the UK. They specialise in providing tailored, scalable IT and telecoms services that help organisations operate efficiently, securely, and without disruption. This is primarily a field-based delivery role, ideal for a motivated and ambitious IT professional seeking to further develop their expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, advanced connectivity and managed services environments. Responsibilities: Serve as the lead project engineer, architecting, implementing and managing a wide array of IT and networking projects. Key technical escalation point. Engage with existing customers and sales leads to understand their requirements and deliver transformative solutions. Handle escalated IT support tickets, provide comprehensive documentation, and offer training to support teams, and customers. Internal IT project work, focusing on the deployment and management of IT and network infrastructure, enhancing internal IT infrastructure and security protocols. Surveying for Onboarding of IT customers, providing a fantastic customer experience whist ensuring our support team have the information needed to support effectively Work autonomously to resolve complex issues and improve customer outcomes in line with company values. Experience: Proven experience in a Technical Project Engineer or similar role Proficient in architecting, implementing, and troubleshooting cloud, hardware, software, and networks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Azure and Microsoft 365. Strong knowledge of Meraki, Watchguard and cloud networking technologies. Experience with Entra ID, Group Policy, Endpoint Manager and other administrative and security-focused solutions. Strong project management experience in liaising with customers and internal project teams to ensure project progress communicated effectively. Experience of the Cyber Essentials framework and beyond. Core Competencies: Resolution driven, always striving for a positive response and delivery of options to customer's IT and network constraints. Commercially aware of solutions and adhering to best practice, compliant with supplier, and vendor terms of service. A problem-solving mentality, able to effectively identify issues and problems early, to find the correct path for resolution. A tenacious attitude with a desire to deliver over and above the customers' expectations. Ability to engage with customers and 3rd parties in a professional and proficient manner. Able to demonstrate a confident and friendly approach. Business acumen with a keen eye for development opportunities, skilled at time management and workload prioritisation. Adaptability to continue to deliver service excellence in a fast-changing environment. Enthusiastic personality, demonstrating a strong desire to learn and progress. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, IT or similar (desirable) Industry certifications (beneficial)
IT Project Engineer Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Northampton HQ plus field visits (FULL DRIVERS License required) Our client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering end-to-end IT, connectivity and communications solutions to businesses across the UK. They specialise in providing tailored, scalable IT and telecoms services that help organisations operate efficiently, securely, and without disruption. This is primarily a field-based delivery role, ideal for a motivated and ambitious IT professional seeking to further develop their expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, advanced connectivity and managed services environments. Responsibilities: Serve as the lead project engineer, architecting, implementing and managing a wide array of IT and networking projects. Key technical escalation point. Engage with existing customers and sales leads to understand their requirements and deliver transformative solutions. Handle escalated IT support tickets, provide comprehensive documentation, and offer training to support teams, and customers. Internal IT project work, focusing on the deployment and management of IT and network infrastructure, enhancing internal IT infrastructure and security protocols. Surveying for Onboarding of IT customers, providing a fantastic customer experience whist ensuring our support team have the information needed to support effectively Work autonomously to resolve complex issues and improve customer outcomes in line with company values. Experience: Proven experience in a Technical Project Engineer or similar role Proficient in architecting, implementing, and troubleshooting cloud, hardware, software, and networks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Azure and Microsoft 365. Strong knowledge of Meraki, Watchguard and cloud networking technologies. Experience with Entra ID, Group Policy, Endpoint Manager and other administrative and security-focused solutions. Strong project management experience in liaising with customers and internal project teams to ensure project progress communicated effectively. Experience of the Cyber Essentials framework and beyond. Core Competencies: Resolution driven, always striving for a positive response and delivery of options to customer's IT and network constraints. Commercially aware of solutions and adhering to best practice, compliant with supplier, and vendor terms of service. A problem-solving mentality, able to effectively identify issues and problems early, to find the correct path for resolution. A tenacious attitude with a desire to deliver over and above the customers' expectations. Ability to engage with customers and 3rd parties in a professional and proficient manner. Able to demonstrate a confident and friendly approach. Business acumen with a keen eye for development opportunities, skilled at time management and workload prioritisation. Adaptability to continue to deliver service excellence in a fast-changing environment. Enthusiastic personality, demonstrating a strong desire to learn and progress. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, IT or similar (desirable) Industry certifications (beneficial)
Lucid Support Services Ltd
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Product Analyst (Dynamics 365) Location: Kingston upon Thames Salary: £45,000.00 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (36 hours/week, Monday-Friday) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Analyst to join a dedicated Not for Profit/Charity Information Systems Business Solutions Team, supporting the applications and users of a large-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. Working closely with Business Systems Analysts, wider IT teams, and business stakeholders, you will contribute to ongoing product enhancements and support end-users to make the most of the Dynamics 365 platform-covering applications, functionality, and data. You will act as a central point of contact for users, demonstrating best practices in Dynamics 365, offering technical support and guidance, troubleshooting performance issues, reviewing requirements, writing specifications, designing test cases, and helping users extract insights and present findings. About You To excel in this role, you should have: Proven experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform applications. Excellent communication skills and confidence in a user-facing environment. Experience training end users on Dynamics 365 functionality. Ability to create and maintain comprehensive end-user training materials. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and general user support capabilities. Track record of clear, effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical users. Strong analytical skills. Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI). Desire to stay up to date with new Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies and industry updates. Relevant experience in a team developing and supporting Dynamics 365 applications-as an analyst or in a comparable support role-would be ideal. Benefits Hybrid working model (part site-based, part remote) Enhanced holiday entitlement Generous employer pension contributions (up to 11%) Annual pay reviews and bonus scheme Critical illness cover and life assurance Family-friendly policies and benefits Staff discounts and membership perks While the position is based in Kingston upon Thames, occasional travel to other London or regional sites may be required depending on business needs.
Product Analyst (Dynamics 365) Location: Kingston upon Thames Salary: £45,000.00 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (36 hours/week, Monday-Friday) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Analyst to join a dedicated Not for Profit/Charity Information Systems Business Solutions Team, supporting the applications and users of a large-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. Working closely with Business Systems Analysts, wider IT teams, and business stakeholders, you will contribute to ongoing product enhancements and support end-users to make the most of the Dynamics 365 platform-covering applications, functionality, and data. You will act as a central point of contact for users, demonstrating best practices in Dynamics 365, offering technical support and guidance, troubleshooting performance issues, reviewing requirements, writing specifications, designing test cases, and helping users extract insights and present findings. About You To excel in this role, you should have: Proven experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform applications. Excellent communication skills and confidence in a user-facing environment. Experience training end users on Dynamics 365 functionality. Ability to create and maintain comprehensive end-user training materials. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and general user support capabilities. Track record of clear, effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical users. Strong analytical skills. Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI). Desire to stay up to date with new Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies and industry updates. Relevant experience in a team developing and supporting Dynamics 365 applications-as an analyst or in a comparable support role-would be ideal. Benefits Hybrid working model (part site-based, part remote) Enhanced holiday entitlement Generous employer pension contributions (up to 11%) Annual pay reviews and bonus scheme Critical illness cover and life assurance Family-friendly policies and benefits Staff discounts and membership perks While the position is based in Kingston upon Thames, occasional travel to other London or regional sites may be required depending on business needs.
Lucid Support Services Ltd
Bristol, Somerset
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
