Cloud Support Engineer - Azure in Manchester - CV-Library

Job Title: Cloud Support Engineer - Azure

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Chapman Tate are seeking an experienced Cloud Support Engineer 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)