Cloud Support Engineer - Azure

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)