Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure)

I am currently assisting a client with a Cloud Operations Engineer to play a key role in delivering, managing, and optimising our clients' cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

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You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, scalability, and security of systems, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure and associated modern workplace technologies.

This senior-level position requires excellent troubleshooting skills, deep technical knowledge across cloud and on-prem platforms, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain Azure and hybrid environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

- Proactively monitor system health, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools.

- Apply and manage governance, compliance, and security policies across cloud estates.

- Execute backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.

- Maintain and troubleshoot Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

- Perform proactive monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis of mission-critical systems.

- Configure, optimise, and secure servers, virtual machines, networking, and storage solutions.

- Create and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to automate operational tasks.

- Contribute to design and implementation of new cloud and hybrid solutions.

- Work closely with architecture and project teams on new deployments and migrations.

- Experience with backup and disaster recovery technologies (Azure Backup, Redstor etc).

- Knowledge of endpoint management and security (Microsoft Intune, Defender for Endpoint).Azure or M365 advanced certifications (e.g., AZ-305, MS-700).

- Proven experience in a Cloud Operations / Infrastructure Engineer role.

- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, routing).

- Experience using Tanium, Okta and Netskope.

- Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).

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Company
SF Recruitment
Location
Crofton Park, Greater London, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
Company
SF Recruitment
Location
Crofton Park, Greater London, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted