Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Proficiency with container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Strong scripting skills in Python or PowerShell, with the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes. Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS and NIST. Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. Understanding of DevOps principles and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows. Experience with cloud cost management, cloud spending optimisation, and FinOps principles. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, features, and capabilities. Ability to scale cloud resources based on demand and optimise resource utilisation for cost-effectiveness. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Thorough documentation skills for configurations, processes, and procedures. Responsibilities: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, and identity services. Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts. Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Enforce cloud security best practices, including RBAC, encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Contribute to cost optimisation by right-sizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce waste. Use Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards to track and forecast cloud spend. Provide reporting and insights to the Cloud Operations Manager and Finance teams. Document standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks. Work with infrastructure architects, data platform teams, developers, and project teams to support solution delivery. Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and changes. Assist with service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for BAU support teams. Support the implementation and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to cloud infrastructure. Ensure cloud services are resilient and recoverable in line with RTO and RPO. Collaborate with the DR/BCP team to maintain and update recovery procedures and test plans. Recommend improvements or innovations based on emerging technologies and industry trends. Technologies: ARM Azure Cloud DevOps Docker IAM IaaS Support Kubernetes PaaS PowerShell Python RBAC Security Terraform VPN CI/CD More: We are recruiting for a Senior Cloud Ops Engineer based in Durrington, Worthing, on a hybrid basis. This is a permanent role with a salary of circa 70K plus bonus, working 37 hours per week. The role sits within our Cloud Operations function and plays a critical part in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of our Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, helping us ensure our cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy covering the technical arena, and we will never send your CV without your permission. last updated 24 week of 2026