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)