DescriptionThe Azure Cloud Engineer will be instrumental in the design, deployment, and management of cloud solutions within the Azure environment. This role will support the Cloud Engineering Manager in achieving the strategic IT objectives of daa, ensuring the cloud infrastructure is optimized for performance, cost, and security.Responsibilities
Implement and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and services, adhering to daa’s IT strategy and business objectives
Support the Cloud Engineering Manager in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the cloud engineering team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Azure cloud solutions with existing systems and workflows
Monitor and ensure the performance, security, and high availability of Azure services
Contribute to the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices to enhance continuous integration and delivery
Stay updated with the latest Azure and related technologies and platforms to assist in strategic decisions and technical roadmaps
Assist in ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations, implementing best practices for cloud security and connectivity
Participate in the management of cloud solutions architecture and monitoring for mission-critical environments.
Support the administration and management of all Azure Cloud Solutions
QualificationsExperience
Minimum 3 years’ Senior experience in Microsoft on-prem and SaaS technologies working in a large enterprise environment
Demonstrated experience (min 3 years) with Azure Cloud, including solution designing and implementation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, IaC and modern DevOps philosophies.
Relevant certifications such as MCSA, MCP, RHCE, VCP, or CCNA
Experience of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies
Proven experience is working under strict process control methodologies, e.g. ITIL
Demonstratable experience with Continuous Service/Process Improvement
Skills
Azure Cloud build, support and management
Azure Active Directory (Identity Management, Service Principles, Security Groups, Role Management, MFA)
Azure networking (vNet, DNS, Firewalls, Express Route / Direct Connect, VPN, NSG)
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
Exposure and understanding of code repositories, e.g. GitHub
Experience of Azure DevOps (AZDO) for tracking working and building and maintain YAML pipelines
Understanding of Azure Security technologies and log management
Understand and be able to code in at least one scripting language such as PowerShell
Excellent knowledge of network protocols and concepts
Excellent knowledge of backup solutions and principles
Excellent communicator, able to influence decision makers and work successfully in cross-functional teams.
Ability to solve complex technical, process, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources and well-rounded experience
Excellent documentation skills and methodologies
Education
A third level qualification in IT or suitable experience