Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer, Azure, Infrastructure, CI/CD, IaaC, Windows Server, AD,

A leading provider of professional services is seeking a solid Infrastructure Engineer who has progressed over the last few years into more of a Cloud Engineer with a focus on Azure.

The role:

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the cloud services and VMware Broadcom environments across all Data Centres and offices.
• Deploy and create scalable cloud solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable cloud solutions using Azure services
• Designing Cloud Architecture: Planning and developing cloud structures that meet organisation strategies, focusing on scalability, performance, and security
• Manage and maintain the firm's vulnerability management solutions and remediate vulnerabilities in line with internal policies.
• Ensure that all Server infrastructure is patched in line with the patching policy and scheduling of changes.
• Manage and maintain Windows server environment
• Troubleshoot and fix Server system application-related issues, recording all troubleshooting steps and information in the IT Service Management tool.
• Generate system and component capacity management reports on a weekly basis and conduct trend analysis.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server Services, such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
• Providing advanced technical support to other department teams
• Ensure all systems and services are proactively monitored using the tools utilised by the IT Department.
• Manage and maintain the Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.
• Build and deploy Windows Servers and SAAS/PAAS solutions as required.
• Liaise with vendors and external partners
• Ensure that all servers and services have adequate BCDR protection in place.
• Ensure that all servers are backed up in line with the firm's backup policy.
• Participate in the Out of Hours rota to monitor and respond to critical alerts in the network monitoring tools and any emergency escalations from the Service Desk and Management.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience of Azure and Entra Services, adhering to best practices in Azure security, including identity management, access control, and threat protection.
• Background in Infrastructure/Systems Administration/Dev Ops with knowledge of networking, monitoring, and support
• Proficiency in coding languages
• Extensive proven working experience in maintaining vulnerability management solutions and remediating system vulnerabilities.
• Proven working experience in managing server infrastructure in a Data Centre environment.
• Strong Knowledge of Windows Server 2016 - 2022.
• Strong Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Certificate Services.
• Extensive Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, AWS, and other cloud computing technologies.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of a wider team.
• Effective time management
• Proven knowledge of managing and maintaining cybersecurity products.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and industry standards such as CIS and ISO27001.
• ITIL foundation certification or knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Must be willing to work weekends as required.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Shift Pattern: 8am-4pm and 10am-6PM with flexibility to work out of hours to provide on-call support for any emergency

Cloud Engineer, Azure, Infrastructure, CI/CD, IaaC, Window Server, AD,

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.