Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Degree or postgraduate qualification in an Information Technology/Computer Science related discipline or demonstrable appropriate level and range of professional experience. Experience in architecting, implementing and deploying Azure infrastructure using secure by default principles from design through to production. Experience of deploying, managing and supporting any three of the following technologies in a large organisation: - Cost Optimisation and FinOps - Governance and Compliance via Azure Policy - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform and Bicep - Microsoft Cloud Security Tools (Defender for Cloud and Cloud Apps) - Containerisation technologies including Azure Kubernetes - Azure Networking Architectures - Log Collection Tools and Analysis (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor etc.) Experience and proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Bash etc.). Strong experience of supporting, managing and developing the following Azure Infrastructure technologies: Networking, Security, Storage, and Compute. Responsibilities: Specialise in Azure Cloud Technologies, leading in architecting, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions. Ensure the design of scalable and resilient architectures that support digital transformation initiatives, large-scale migrations, and cloud-native development projects. Support and maintain the Universitys Cloud-Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations incorporating Azure Cloud Services. Embed security by design and secure by default principles from day one. Manage elements of the Microsoft Security Ecosystem, including Defender for Cloud and Defender for Cloud Apps, and Azure Governance, Security and Compliance. Technologies: Azure Bash Cloud Support Kubernetes PowerShell Python Security Terraform Architect More: We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities include teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer. We offer a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working, and we are proud to hold a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. last updated 6 week of 2026