Job Specifications
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies to join a high-performing IT team. This role entails designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure to support business needs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a proactive mindset for problem-solving, and a passion for leveraging cloud technologies to deliver innovative solutions.
If you have a proven track record of working with Microsoft Azure, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting cloud transformations.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure-based cloud solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective cloud architecture and solutions.
Build, configure, and manage resources in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
Implement and manage hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-premises and cloud services as required.
Drive optimisation of cloud infrastructure by evaluating and implementing cost-saving measures, improving performance, and ensuring service efficiency.
Automate deployment, management, and monitoring tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, or Bicep.
Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and availability of cloud environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
Develop, implement, and manage identity and access strategies using Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access Policies, and RBAC.
Participate in and lead cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to timelines and budgets.
Manage cloud-based disaster recovery plans, backup solutions, and high-availability configurations.
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks by implementing Azure Security Centre, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and other best practices.
Collaborate as a key member of project teams for cloud modernisation initiatives.
Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, processes, and technical solutions.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members and stakeholders.
Key Skills and Experience:
Proven hands-on experience (3+ years) with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
Expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including:
Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
Azure Storage solutions (e.g., Blob, File Shares).
Azure Networking components (VPN Gateways, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, NSGs).
Azure Active Directory and Identity Management.
Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and container solutions (optional but beneficial).
Proficient in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, Terraform).
Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
Practical experience with DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
Solid understanding of networking principles, DNS, firewalls, and hybrid cloud networking setups.
Experience migrating workloads to the cloud, including cloud-readiness assessments, lift-and-shift, and modernisation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills for clearly conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management is advantageous.
Desirable Certifications:
Although not mandatory, the following certifications are highly desirable:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
Microsoft 365 certifications (for hybrid scenarios).
About the Company
We are a specialist recruitment firm with an office network that covers:
London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham, Dublin and Amsterdam.
Founded in 1988, and joining Gi Group Holding in 2018, we've been leading by example for 30 years and counting, specialising in placing the very best talent in fast paced, entrepreneurial growth businesses. We offer a full multi-channel recruitment service for interim and permanent positions across the following divisions:
Commerce & Industry
Financial Services
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