27 - cloud infrastructure engineer

Our client is a technology services organisation seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with extensive, hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. This is not an entry-level cloud role - the ideal candidate has spent years architecting, deploying and managing Azure environments and can demonstrate that depth from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Manage Azure networking, security and identity services (VNets, NSGs, RBAC, Managed Identity, Key Vault)
• Monitor cloud environments and optimise for performance, cost and security
• Collaborate with development teams to define and enforce cloud architecture standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure experience
• Deep knowledge of core Azure services: AKS, App Services, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus
• Proven experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates)
• Strong Azure networking and security fundamentals (RBAC, Managed Identity, NSGs)
• Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline design and management
• Relevant Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305) are a plus
• Strong analytical mindset and clear communication in English