Job Description
At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.
We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.
The Role:
This role is focused on the design, delivery, and operation of modern cloud and platform services, while maintaining strong integration with on-premise infrastructure. The successful candidate will take ownership of Azure-centric platforms, supporting scalable, secure, and resilient services that underpin the club’s technology ecosystem.
The role includes critical matchday support and close collaboration with data science and cyber security teams to ensure platforms meet operational, analytical, and compliance requirements.
Cloud & Platform Engineering
We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.
The Role:
This role is focused on the design, delivery, and operation of modern cloud and platform services, while maintaining strong integration with on-premise infrastructure. The successful candidate will take ownership of Azure-centric platforms, supporting scalable, secure, and resilient services that underpin the club’s technology ecosystem.
The role includes critical matchday support and close collaboration with data science and cyber security teams to ensure platforms meet operational, analytical, and compliance requirements.
Cloud & Platform Engineering
- Design, deploy, and operate scalable platforms across Azure and AWS, with Azure as the primary cloud environment.
- Own platform availability, performance, cost optimisation, and security posture.
- Implement and maintain cloud security principles, monitoring, and governance.
- Work closely with Technology and Data Science teams to support, secure, and monitor cloud-hosted platforms and services.
Hybrid Infrastructure & Endpoint Support
- Provide 3rd line support across M365, Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot, and Windows Server environments.
- Support hybrid infrastructure including virtual machines, storage, networking, and secure Wi-Fi.
- Create and maintain desktop and laptop build templates for corporate devices.
- Support stadium systems including access control, ticketing, EPOS, and matchday operations.
Security & Compliance
- Configure and manage Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, Key Vault, Conditional Access, and Defender integrations.
- Partner with the Cyber Security team to maintain secure, compliant, and resilient platforms.
- Monitor platforms, respond to incidents, and continuously improve security configurations and policies.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate across cloud, data science, cyber security, and infrastructure teams to design and support shared platforms.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Manage relationships with IT partners (e.g. DXC, TeamViewer) to deliver contracted services and solutions.
The Person:
Technical Skills
The Senior Cloud & Platform Engineer must demonstrate strong expertise across modern cloud platforms and supporting technologies.
Essential Skills
- Cloud Platforms: Azure (primary), AWS, Entra ID, M365
- Security: Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, RBAC, PIM
- Networking Principles: vNet, VLAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, DNS, Firewalls, Load Balancers
- Compute & Storage: Azure VMs, Hypervisors, Azure Files, SharePoint / OneDrive
- Endpoint Management: Intune, Autopilot, Conditional Access
- Soft Skills: Calm under pressure, strong mentoring ability, effective stakeholder engagement
Desirable Skills
- Experience supporting web-based applications, IIS, and SQL Server
- CI/CD and automation experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Scripting with PowerShell and/or Python
- Good understanding of macOS, iOS, and mixed-device environments
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Experience operating within security and compliance standards
- Strong documentation skills
Competencies
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into platform solutions
- Experience mentoring and supporting IT Helpdesk and junior engineers
- Strong customer service mindset
- Proactive approach to improving platform reliability, efficiency, and security
- Practical understanding of ITIL processes and compliance standards such as ISO27001
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to build trust with colleagues, senior stakeholders, and suppliers
- Comfortable working under pressure during critical periods, including matchdays
- Pride in delivering high-quality, resilient technology platforms with high personal standards
Our Values:
Badge – Earn the badge, every day. Respect our history and heritage. Be best in class and deliver to the standards expected of Manchester United. No one is bigger than the club.
Bravery – Be bold, be brave, and take calculated risks. Do things differently and innovate. Lead by example and do what’s right for the club, even when it’s hard.
Spirit – Embody the spirit of Manchester United. Show strength of character, act with passion, and fight back, no matter what.
What We Offer:
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
Badge – Earn the badge, every day. Respect our history and heritage. Be best in class and deliver to the standards expected of Manchester United. No one is bigger than the club.
Bravery – Be bold, be brave, and take calculated risks. Do things differently and innovate. Lead by example and do what’s right for the club, even when it’s hard.
Spirit – Embody the spirit of Manchester United. Show strength of character, act with passion, and fight back, no matter what.
What We Offer:
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
- Annual Incentive Scheme to reward your dedication and hard work
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase addi-tional holiday days
- Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme
- Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
- Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to ex-clusive deals from the club and partners
- Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
- Enhanced family Leave Benefits and policies
- Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
- A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and in-dividual growth
Our Commitment to You:
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Friday 20th February 2026
Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.
If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles.
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Friday 20th February 2026
Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.
If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles.
About Manchester United FC
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Despite a recent lull, Manchester United have earnt their right to be coined as the biggest football club in England. A period of dominance saw the Red Devils muscle their way into a selected conversation of elite European super-clubs. Such grew their brand exponentially throughout the world. Manchester United is the envy of most commercially, regardless of on-pitch performance.
Boasting a global community of over 1.1 billion people and 61 trophies won, it's clear to see why such envy emanates. Sir Alex Ferguson's fruitful siege on football on the continent moulded the club into what it is today. Now in the hands of former player Ole Gunnar Solskjær, plans are afoot to return Manchester United to their glory days. Perhaps this is the optimal time to embark on a career at Manchester United?
Although a monster in terms of churning out revenue, Manchester United seemingly does not pay its employees the national living wage. Irrespective of paying national minimum wage within their organisation, from nearly 200 reviews on Glassdoor, Manchester United have an 82% 'recommend careers at Manchester United to a friend' rating.
A club at the core of English football, backed by a fanatical worldwide reach, can also result in a recipe for career opportunities. The following highlights are benefits to a career at Manchester United, which we collated from former and current employees:
- Free meals on-shift
- Free onsite car parking
- Performance bonus
- 'End of season ball' for employees
- Official store discount
- Extra pay during public holidays
- Zero-hour contracts available for flexible working
- Opportunity to work at one of the most iconic sport's stadia in the world, and the eleventh largest football stadium in Europe.
Old Trafford's 75,000 strong capacity stands as the highest count in the Premier League, 13,000 more than Tottenham's new stadium. The hustle and bustle of matchday and the collective excitement from those of a United persuasion make careers at Manchester United, and Old Trafford in particular, highly appealing.