1294 Senior Cloud Ops Engineer
You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience.You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. The engineer will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately.
Responsibilities to include:Azure Cloud EngineeringBuild, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity).Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards.Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions.Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security.
perations & AutomationImplement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.).Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Cost Management & FinOps SupportContribute to cost optimization 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.Process Development & DocumentationDocument standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks.
Knowledge and skills needed:Bachelor's 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 in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices.Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically.Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.Automation: Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency.Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST).Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations.DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments.FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability.