Azure Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain mission-critical Azure cloud infrastructure for strategic initiatives of our clients. This role requires deep Azure expertise, security-first mindset, and proven experience with both traditional multi-tier architectures, containers based deployments and modern event-driven, serverless systems. Clients Overview Our clients span various industries, including distribution, manufacturing, primary produce, energy sector, resourcing, healthcare, finance, and their project needs vary from configuring and integrating established software packages into their environment, to custom software developed to meet their product or business outcome. Whether it's enhancing existing features, developing new functionalities, or streamlining processes, we are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Design and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Azure. Implement Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions. Develop highly secure network architectures using VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints Monitoring and Optimi s ation: Monitor cloud performance, ensuring optimal system operation. Optimise cloud resources to improve performance and reduce costs. High Availability & Disaster Recovery Design fault-tolerant architectures with appropriate redundancy across availability zones Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for all critical systems Establish RTO/RPO requirements and implement appropriate solutions Automation and DevOps: Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Automate deployments and workflows using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, or other scripting tools. Security and Compliance: Implement robust cloud security measures as appropriate to the solution risk profile , including Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel and Key Vault. Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management Ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements. Collaboration and Troubleshooting: Work closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest Azure services and industry best practices. Provide recommendations to enhance existing cloud solutions. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure. 1+ years in senior cloud engineering roles Proven track record of designing and implementing Azure-based solutions. Technical Skills: Expert-level knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Private Link, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute) Deep experience with Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Security Center, Sentinel, DDoS Protection) Proven experience architecting and implementing high-security, multi-tier applications Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.G., PowerShell, Python). Experience with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS) - beneficial for microservices components Experience with database technologies (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Redis Cache) Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies