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. 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). Please apply for consideration

Location: Bedfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025