Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Posted 27 October 2023
Salary £65000 per annum
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Infrastructure ​
ReferenceZJ-52-26
Contact NameZak Jones

Job description

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Engineer
Salary: £65k
Location: Fully Remote

Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. This is a fully remote role, so you can work from anywhere in the UK.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in an IT infrastructure role, with a strong focus on Azure, IaC and automation. They will also have experience with cloud computing, networking, and security.

The responsibilities of this role include:
  • Designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure solutions
  • Understanding of Azure networking subnets and PaaS
  • Experience of working with Bicep domain
  • Automating infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python
  • Troubleshooting and resolving Azure infrastructure issues
  • Understanding of Azure SQL and Azure Databricks
  • Understanding of: The Five Pillars of the Azure" 
  • Working with other engineers to develop and implement cloud strategies
  • Keeping up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies
  • Possess the capacity to instill inspiration and drive in both your fellow technical team members and your clients.
  • Feel at ease in a customer-oriented setting, whether it's in-person or through remote interactions.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience of working in a similar role
  • Experience with Azure, including Azure Infrastructure Services, Azure Platform services, Azure backup and recovery services, and Azure Monitor
  • Understanding of Azure networking subnets and PaaS
  • Understanding of Azure SQL and Azure Databricks
  • Understanding of: The Five Pillars of the Azure" 
  • Experience of working with Bicep domain
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Modern authentication, and Single Sign-on
  • Good level of knowledge of Windows Server operating systems
  • Working knowledge of networking concepts and hybrid network design
  • Good understanding of Microsoft reference architectures and when they should be used
  • A passion for learning new technologies and methodologies
  • Experience with cloud computing, networking, and security
  • Experience with automation tools e.g. PowerShell, Python
Certifications:
  • AZ-104, AZ 500
  • AZ-700 would be advantageous 
If you are passionate about Azure Cloud and possess the skills and qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of Cloud Infrastructure while delivering projects. If you haven’t received a reply with 5-7 working days, please consider yourself rejected. Unfortunately, we can’t reply to every application.