Company Description

RTL is Europe’s leading entertainment brand standing for entertainment, independent journalism, inspiration,energy and attitude. With our TV channels, streaming services, radio stations and online platforms in Germany,France, Hungary and Luxembourg, we reach millions of people across Europe every day. Do you value teamspirit and a hands-on mentality? Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team? Do youvalue a trusting working atmosphere? Are you looking for the freedom to implement your ideas and developyour strengths? Then join us in shaping the future of Europe's leading entertainment company.

Job Description

• As a Cloud Architect focusing on Azure within our IT Department, you will be at the heart of deliveringinnovative Cloud and Digital Workplace solutions. You’ll play a key role in both project execution andservice operations, acting as a reference expert in your domain.
• Proven proficiency with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), including the design andimplementation of Azure Landing Zones, and the ability to define the end to end approach for adoptingCAF across Azure tenants (governance, platform design, security, and operating model).
• Define, review, and challenge Azure network architectures to ensure secure, scalable, and Cloud AdoptionFramework–aligned Landing Zone implementations.
• Contribute to IT projects through business analysis, feasibility studies, architecture design, technicalplanning, and hands-on build activities.
• Coordinate and oversee external consultants.
• Define and implement support and maintenance processes.
• Ensure quality documentation and smooth handover to operational teams.
• Resolve incidents and service requests in collaboration with support teams.
• Deliver and organize end-user trainings.
• Propose and implement service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to defining and updating IT policies, SLAs, KPIs, and internal controls.
• Support compliance processes including ISAE 3000 SOC reporting.
• Promote and support RTL Group’s IT strategy, particularly around Office 365, IAM, and Digital Workplacesolutions.
• Coordinate cross-departmental and cross-BU collaboration efforts.
• Proactively enhance your own skills and keep up to date with technology trends.
• Provide training and mentorship to peers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced Cloud Architect who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborativemindset and the drive to innovate.
• University degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or similar certification.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in IT and Azure Cloud technologies.
• Proven track record working with Microsoft Azure across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, includingcloud migration projects.
• Proven proficiency with the CAF, including Azure Landing Zones, and experience designing the approachfor CAF adoption and Azure tenant platform foundations.
• Strong cloud networking expertise to design and challenge Azure networking implementations.
• Strong technical know-how across: Azure technologies (Integration Services, API Management, LogicApps, Azure Functions, Event Grid, etc.), cloud adoption strategies, Office 365 (Exchange, SharePoint,OneDrive, Teams), Intune, Identity and Access Management (Active Directory, Entra), Power Platform andPowerShell scripting, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Cloud App Security.
• Solid understanding of network design and Azure-specific security objectives.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Data Lake and/or AWS cloud services are considered strong assets.
• Familiarity with IT Project and Service Management frameworks (PMI PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL).
• Excellent written and spoken English; French or German are considered assets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Client-oriented mindset, team player, flexible, pragmatic, and results-driven.
• Curious and enthusiastic about technological innovation and continuous learning.

Additional Information

Digital Workplace Services (DWS) is an RTL Group central competence center responsible for Digital Workplaceand enterprise AI services, operating the Group’s Microsoft cloud, productivity, identity and automationplatforms.
DWS manages the central Microsoft environments, including Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure, enterprisesecurity solutions and identity services based on Microsoft Entra. The team also leads the introduction andoperation of enterprise AI services, such as Microsoft Copilot and other approved generative AI platforms,ensuring secure, compliant and value driven usage across the Group.
DWS delivers end to end services for RTL Group and its Business Units, covering governance, projects,programs, expert support and advisory services, and contributes to the convergence and harmonization ofthese services in a complex multi tenant, multi Business Unit environment.