Cloud Services Manager (Azure)Location: Hybrid / On site
Contract: Temporary
Salary: Competitive + 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 Role
As 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 role combines hands on Azure expertise with service leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Azure IaaS platforms
* Act as Azure Delivery Lead for cloud operations and initiatives
* Oversee day-to-day management of Azure environments
* Ensure effective delivery and optimisation of:
o Azure storage solutions
o Azure networking services
o Security and secrets management using Azure Key Vault
* Maintain service availability, performance, and resilience
* Apply ITIL principles across incident, change, and problem management
* Drive continuous improvement across cloud services
Essential Skills & Experience
* 2-3 years' experience managing Azure environments
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
* Proven experience delivering and supporting Azure IaaS
* Experience operating in an Azure Delivery Lead or senior cloud operations capacity
* Strong technical understanding of:
o Azure storage
o Azure networking
o Azure Key Vault and cloud security
* Working knowledge of ITIL service management practices
Certification
* AZ 305 - Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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