About the Role
As Senior Cloud (Azure) Engineer, you will:
1. Take technical ownership of the University's Microsoft Azure platform, leading on configuration, management, and optimisation.
2. Develop and maintain secure, scalable landing zones and associated infrastructure-as-code to support enterprise workloads.
3. Work collaboratively with technical teams, project managers, and solution architects to deliver resilient and cost-effective cloud infrastructure aligned with University strategy.
4. Monitor platform performance, security, and usage, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
5. Lead on the implementation of governance, tagging, policy, and access control models to support robust cloud management.
6. Provide expert support and mentoring to other technical staff working on or with cloud-hosted services.
About you
You will bring:
7. Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services.
8. Strong hands-on expertise with core Azure services such as Azure Virtual Network, Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Monitor, and Azure Identity & Access Management (IAM).
9. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, ARM, Terraform) and automation tools such as PowerShell or Azure CLI.
10. A deep understanding of cloud security, governance, and cost management principles.
11. The ability to influence and collaborate effectively with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
12. A commitment to continuous learning and improving cloud service delivery in line with evolving best practices and organisational needs.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and benefits we offer, please read the JD provided below.
If you're passionate about cloud engineering, Azure platform management, and enabling innovation through modern technology, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Manchester Metropolitan University is significantly advancing its digital infrastructure, with cloud technology at the heart of this transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal time and play a leading role in shaping the future of our Azure platform. You'll be part of a skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking team, focused on delivering secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions that support the University's strategic goals.
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