Senior Cloud Ops Engineer

Key Responsibilities Azure Cloud Engineering

• Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, identity).
• Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Enable the transition from IaaS to PaaS through modern cloud-native design and implementation.
• Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure performance, availability, and security.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of resources using DevOps pipelines and scripting tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD).
• Monitor cloud systems, respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

• Apply cloud security best practices including RBAC, encryption, and secure networking.
• Support compliance with internal policy and regulatory requirements by maintaining guardrails and governance policies.
• Work with Security Operations and Compliance teams to address vulnerabilities and audit findings.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support resource rightsizing and optimisation.
• Use Azure Cost Management tools to track, report, and forecast cloud spend.
• Provide insights and reporting to leadership, Cloud Operations, and Finance teams.

• Produce and maintain documentation including SOPs, cloud configurations, and runbooks.
• Contribute to consistent operational practices and team knowledge sharing.

• Partner with architects, developers, data platform teams, and project teams to support solution delivery.
• Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and complex changes.
• Support service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for operational teams.

• Support implementation and testing of DR/BCP capabilities across cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure services meet defined RTO/RPO requirements.
• Work with DR/BCP teams to maintain recovery procedures and runbooks.

• Keep up to date with Azure features, cloud architecture patterns, and industry best practices.
• Participate in certifications, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Recommend improvements and innovations based on emerging cloud technologies.

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services across IaaS and PaaS.
• Strong understanding of Landing Zone architecture and best practices.
• Proven experience defining and implementing cloud standards and governance.

• IaC: Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or equivalent.
• Containerisation & Orchestration: Docker; Kubernetes experience preferred.
• Automation: PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, CI/CD pipelines.
• Security: Cloud security best practices, IAM, encryption, compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, PCI DSS).
• Networking: VNets, subnets, NSGs, load balancers, VPNs, private endpoints.
• DevOps: Integration of development and operational workflows for reliable, rapid deployment.
• FinOps: Experience managing and optimising cloud spend.

• Expert-level understanding of Azure architecture, services, and operations.
• Ability to scale and optimise cloud environments for performance and cost.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and process-development abilities.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to mentor, train, and support team members.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.