Cloud Services Manager (Azure)Location: Hybrid / On‑site
Contract: Temporary
Salary:petitive + benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Cloud Services Manager to lead the delivery and operational management of Azure cloud services. This is a key senior role within the organisation’s IT function, with responsibility for Azure IaaS platforms and service delivery.
The RoleAs Cloud Services Manager, you will act as the Azure Delivery Lead, taking ownership of Azure environments and ensuring cloud services are secure, resilient, and delivered in line with ITIL best practices. The rolebines hands‑on Azure expertise with service leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage Azure IaaS platforms
2. Act as Azure Delivery Lead for cloud operations and initiatives
3. Oversee day-to-day management of Azure environments
4. Ensure effective delivery and optimisation of:Azure storage solutionsAzure networking servicesSecurity and secrets management using Azure Key Vault
5. Maintain service availability, performance, and resilience
6. Apply ITIL principles across incident, change, and problem management
7. Drive continuous improvement across cloud services
Essential Skills & Experience
8. 2–3 years’ experience managing Azure environments
9. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
10. Proven experience delivering and supporting Azure IaaS
11. Experience operating in an Azure Delivery Lead or senior cloud operations capacity
12. Strong technical understanding of:Azure storageAzure networkingAzure Key Vault and cloud security
13. Working knowledge of ITIL service management practices
Certification
14. AZ‑305 – Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (essential)
Next StepsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Azure professional seeking a leadership-focused role within cloud services #4790994 - Gemma Roberts