Job Description

Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: in Stoke-on-Trent-Onsite (4-5 days onsite)

Type: Contract-2 months with possible extension

This is via IR35 Outside

Requires 4-5 days onsite every week

*Due to nature of work all the candidates must be (Active) SC Cleared*

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and security cleared Cloud Engineer to join our team, on a Contract basis.

As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on the Azure platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and secure cloud solutions that align with our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud-based solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring scalability, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including developers, architects, and operations teams, to define cloud architecture and infrastructure requirements.
• Implement and configure Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and Azure Active Directory.
• Automate deployment and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, or Azure CLI.
• Monitor and optimize Azure infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary enhancements.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures, including network security groups, access controls, and encryption mechanisms.
• Perform regular backups, disaster recovery planning, and ensure high availability of cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline application deployment and support Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in Azure cloud technologies, recommending improvements and new solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members, assisting with Azure related issues and projects.

Requirements:

• Desirable but not essential, A bachelor\'s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. Or equivalent work experience showing a proven track record in Azure cloud computing.
• Proven work experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a strong understanding of Azure services and architecture.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable, highly available, and secure cloud solutions on the Azure platform.
• Proficiency in deploying and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as ARM templates, PowerShell, or Azure CLI.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including Virtual Networks, Subnets, Load Balancers, and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices in Azure, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in a production environment.
• Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Azure Administrator, are highly desirable.

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