Role Summary
The Cloud Engineer (Associate) provides real-time monitoring, triage, and operational support for a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. The role focuses on identifying trends, responding to anomalies, and supporting secure, reliable Azure-based services while maintaining strong customer engagement
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor Grafana dashboards, identifying trends and responding to anomalies in real time
* Triage and manage Incidents and Service Requests in line with operational processes
* Perform Azure IAM management and investigations using Log Analytics and KQL
* Monitor and report on security events using Azure Sentinel
* Support infrastructure and configuration management activities, including Terraform
* Maintain Technical Service Guides and operational documentation
* Work as part of a strong technical team, supporting customer relationships and escalating concerns through the appropriate channels
Essential Skills & Experience
* Must be eligible for, or have active, SC
* AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator) certification – required
* Hands-on experience operating within Microsoft Azure environments
* Understanding of DevOps principles, preferably including Terraform
* Strong attention to detail with an inquisitive, analytical mindset
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in a customer-facing environment
* Willingness to ask questions, seek clarity, and build and share technical understanding
Desirable Skills
* AZ-500, SC-300, Terraform / DevOps, ITIL 4 Foundation certification
* Understanding of DevOps pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
Working Pattern & Location
* 24/7/365 shift rotation, including night shifts, in line with an agreed rota
* Hybrid working model: typically 3 days per week on-site near Exeter East
* Night shifts are worked remotely
* Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of Exeter office.
* Candidate should at least be Security Cleared Eligible – lived in the UK for the last 5 years
If you wish to apply, kindly send your profile to christina.ioannidis@cognizant.com