Overview
The Azure Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the development, optimization, and governance of a client's cloud platform on Azure. Working closely with the Cloud Architect, this role involves both technical delivery and architectural oversight, ensuring cloud services are efficient, secure, and compliant. The engineer will collaborate with technology teams, business stakeholders, and suppliers to manage cloud infrastructure effectively.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, governance, and optimization of Azure cloud services, networking, storage, and virtualization.
- Manage and maintain Azure Firewall, Azure SQL, and cloud security controls.
- Contribute to CI/CD, containerization, and modern engineering practices.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform / OpenTofu.
- Facilitate the adoption of Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI.
- Contribute to cloud resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
- Monitor performance, capacity, and cost optimization of cloud services.
- Provide technical assurance to third-party suppliers and solution designs.
Requirements
- Strong experience with Azure Cloud-Native Services in a regulated environment.
- Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security measures.
- Experience with Azure Firewall and network security controls.
- Proficiency in managing Azure SQL services.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform / OpenTofu.
- Experience in CI/CD and container platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud governance and disaster recovery practices.
- Stakeholder and supplier management experience, especially in supplier-led environments.