Cloud Engineer - Azure
HybridHuntingdon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deploy, configure, and manage Azure infrastructure components including Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking, and Identity with Entra ID using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Bicep. Develop automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines while monitoring resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues, implement security measures, and maintain detailed documentation of configurations and procedures. Present cloud solutions to technical and non-technical audiences to drive growth for the Telefónica Tech UK&I Cloud practice.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working with Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate and Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert Certification
- Proven experience as an Azure Platform Engineer or in a similar role
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, microservices, and containerisation
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native development, infrastructure as code (IaC), and DevOps practices
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure documents are consistent in language, terminology, and style
- Previous experience working as a deployment consultant or engineer
- Knowledge and experience with Azure pricing and commercial models, and how to optimise a solution for a specific engagement
- Hold or the ability to attain Government managed security clearance levels. SC as a minimum
Desired Qualifications
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate and Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert Certification
- Terraform Cloud or Terraform
- Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
- Previous experience in IT Managed Services
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