We are looking for a self-motivated energetic and enthusiastic individual that is a technology advocate and specialist on devops. You will also oversee the migration process and design, maintain and monitor the new cloud platform, as well as configuring hybrid connectivity between on-site systems and the cloud environment. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical skills and leadership ability, with the communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other members of the IT team.The job holder is a specialist in the design, deployment, and management of cloud services within the Microsoft Azure platform. They play a critical role in ensuring that cloud infrastructure and applications are optimised for performance, scalability, and security. By leveraging Azure's suite of tools and services, these engineers enable businesses to transform their operations and innovate within the cloud ecosystem.Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on the Azure platform (with a clear exit strategy) Managing and monitoring cloud infrastructures to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiencyAutomating cloud deployments and configuration management using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templatesEnsuring data protection and compliance with relevant laws and regulations Collaborating with development teams to integrate cloud services into software applicationsConducting disaster recovery planning and implementing backup strategies to maintain data integrity, high availability, multi-region solutionsOptimising resource utilisation and implementing cost-saving measuresStaying current with Azure services updates and industry best practices to recommend improvements to existing architecturesProviding technical support and guidance to stakeholders on cloud-related issuesDeveloping and maintaining documentation for cloud architectures, procedures, and training materialsFacilitating the migration of legacy systems and existing infrastructure services to cloud-based solutionsCollaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with business processesManage and administer the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance and securityAnalyse existing operational standards, processes, and/or governance to identify and implement improvementsManage security and access controls of cloud-based solutionsDevelop infrastructure as code (IaC) leveraging cloud native tooling to ensure automated and consistent platform deploymentsDevelop and implement automated policy driven data protection best practices to ensure cloud solutions are protected from data lossSupport cloud adoption of applications as they are being modernisedEnsure all infrastructure components meet proper performance, security and capacity standardsParticipate in a 24/7 DevOps on-call rota to address and resolve technical escalations. RequirementsMicrosoft Azure experience involving design, deployment, configuration and optimization of cloud platformsExperience with IaaS and PaaS solutionsExperience in the design, migration and operation of medium to large scale enterprise infrastructure, databases and application systems Experience working within an Agile frameworkExperience in IaC development with Terraform, Azure CLI, Puppet, and AnsibleProficient with GIT to perform source code managementExperience with Terraform Cloud and Azure DevOpsExperience with Jira and ServiceNowCompetence in a wide range of IT skills including networking, systems administration, data protection, information security and CI/CD toolingEnthusiastic learner with the ability to teach and mentor teammates and cross functional partnersExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detailFlexible working approach and team playerBenefits Competitive Rate Contract sits outside IR35











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