DevOps Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Parallel Consulting
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The DevOps Engineer role involves providing ongoing support and optimization for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, focusing on security management and cluster lifecycle operations. The position requires designing and maintaining Azure networking components, developing automation solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure platform reliability and operational efficiency. The role also includes supporting daily operational activities and producing comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing support, optimisation, and security management for AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) environments, including cluster lifecycle operations
- Design, implement, and maintain Azure networking components such as virtual networks, subnet structures, firewalls, network security groups, routing configurations, and private endpoints
- Develop automation solutions for infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell
- Work with infrastructure-as-code practices, with strong exposure to Terraform for provisioning and configuration
- Maintain platform reliability, security, and observability through effective monitoring and operational controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning platform engineering, infrastructure, and application delivery
- Support daily operational activities, including incident response, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance
- Produce and maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including runbooks and support procedures
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in production environments
- Strong background in designing and managing Azure networking within enterprise-scale architectures
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration
- Solid understanding of Azure IaaS offerings and foundational platform services
- Experience supporting live/production systems with a focus on stability and uptime
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing support, optimisation, and security management for AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) environments, including cluster lifecycle operations
- Design, implement, and maintain Azure networking components such as virtual networks, subnet structures, firewalls, network security groups, routing configurations, and private endpoints
- Develop automation solutions for infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell
- Work with infrastructure-as-code practices, with strong exposure to Terraform for provisioning and configuration
- Maintain platform reliability, security, and observability through effective monitoring and operational controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning platform engineering, infrastructure, and application delivery
- Support daily operational activities, including incident response, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance
- Produce and maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including runbooks and support procedures