Implement scalable and secure Azure environments.
Deploy resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) e.g. Bicep, ARM.
Manage resource groups, VMs, VNets, storage, and other Azure services.
Maintain Bicep templates and repos.
Build and manage pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Implement identity and access management using Entra ID, RBAC, PIM.
Use Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel to enforce security and compliance.
Set up monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
Create alerts and dashboards for system health, performance, and usage.
Analyse and troubleshoot logs for issues and optimisation.
Work with developers, operations, and security teams to align infrastructure needs.
Work with stakeholders and vendors to design, deliver, and support solutions.
Document system designs, configurations, and standard operating procedures
Monitor cloud spend and usage with Azure Cost Management.
Apply cost control strategies (e.g., right-sizing, autoscaling, reserved instances).
Use tagging for resource accountability and reporting.
Implement business continuity plans using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
Ensure resilience and disaster recovery compliance.
Automate lifecycle management of resources and environments.
Maintain configuration standards across environments.
Stay current with Azure services.
Evaluate and introduce new tools or approaches to improve the platform.

Proven experience and skills in the following Azure areas:
Azure Well Architected Framework / Cloud Adoption Framework
IaC: DevOps, Bicep
Identity: Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, IAM
Network: VPN, DNS, Application Gateway
Network Security: Firewall, Network Security Groups, Private Links, Routing
Azure Monitor and Policy
Compute: Virtual Machines, App Services
Storage: Disk, Blob, Files
Cost Management: Analysis, Budgets, Alerts
Experience implementing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Azure.
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Experience managing incidents and change.
Stakeholder and vendor management experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels.
Well organised and able to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
Familiarity with Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Purview, Priva is desired but not required.
Creation of Logic Apps and automation is desired but not required.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 suite and other SaaS solutions is desired but not required.

Azure Engineer

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