Job Title: MS Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure IAAS)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + benefits
Key areas: IaC, IAAS, MS Azure, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Cloud Devops, MS Devops, CI/CD
Chapman Tate are seeking an experienced MS Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure IAAS) to join our global client in ensuring the efficient, secure, and cost-effective operation of their cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Azure environment, including resource provisioning, performance optimization, security configuration, and troubleshooting issues.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and optimize the deployment and configuration of Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, databases, etc.)
* Implement and enforce security best practices within the Azure environment, including access control, identity management, and threat detection
* Monitor Azure services for performance and identify opportunities for optimization
* Automate routine tasks using Azure automation tools (ARM templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell)
* Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents promptly and efficiently
* Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure services and features
* Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration with the cloud environment
* Develop and document operational procedures for Azure management
* Contribute to cost optimization strategies for the Azure environment
Desired Skills:
* Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-500)
* Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
* Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Chef)