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Job Title: MS Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure IAAS)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) - must be commutable to Stockport 1-2 days a week - rest from home
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + benefits
Key areas: IaC, IAAS, MS Azure, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Cloud Devops, MS Devops, CI/CD
Chapman Tate are seeking an experienced MS Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure IAAS) to join our global client in ensuring the efficient, secure, and cost-effective operation of their cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Azure environment, including resource provisioning, performance optimization, security configuration, and troubleshooting issues.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize the deployment and configuration of Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, databases, etc.)
- Implement and enforce security best practices within the Azure environment, including access control, identity management, and threat detection
- Monitor Azure services for performance and identify opportunities for optimization
- Automate routine tasks using Azure automation tools (ARM templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell)
- Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents promptly and efficiently
- Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure services and features
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration with the cloud environment
- Develop and document operational procedures for Azure management
- Contribute to cost optimization strategies for the Azure environment
Desired Skills:
- Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-500)
- Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Chef)
My client are an investors in people and will offer the successful candidate exposure to an exprienced and collaborative team. Expect excellent career and personal development prospects.
If interested please get your CV in for a quick turnaround.
