Senior Cloud Ops Engineer

Description

• Document standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks.
• Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and changes.
• Contribute to cost optimization by right-sizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
• Participate in training, certifications, or knowledge-sharing sessions to continuously enhance cloud skills.
• Support the implementation and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to cloud infrastructure.
• Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards.
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.).
• Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues.
• Stay informed on the latest Azure features, cloud architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place.
• Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the DR/BCP team to maintain and update recovery procedures and test plans.
• Assist with service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for BAU support teams.
• Work with infrastructure architects, data platform teams, developers, and project teams to support solution delivery.
• Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity).
• Ensure cloud services are resilient and recoverable in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security.
• Use Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards to track and forecast cloud spend.
• Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking.
• Recommend improvements or innovations based on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Help maintain consistent operational practices and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Provide reporting and insights to the Cloud Operations Manager and Finance teams.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices.
• Training: Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, skill-building, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Automation: Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency.
• FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Documentation: Thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.
• Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices.
• Cloud Platform Expertise: Expert in MS Azure with a deep understanding of its services, features, and capabilities.
• Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST).
• Scaling and Performance Optimisation: Ability to scale cloud resources based on demand and optimize resource utilization for cost-effectiveness.
• Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically.
• Cloud Security and Compliance: Expertise in applying security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, regulatory compliance and cloud-native security tools.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments.

Benefits

• Company and performance-related bonus.
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
• Health Cash Plan.
• Occupational health service.
• A network of sports and social clubs.
• Digital GP service.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Two paid volunteering days a year.
• An employee assistance program.
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance