DevOps Engineer - Azure - remote

DevOps Lead Engineer

• Location: Remote/ Exeter
• Job Type: Full-time

As the DevOps Lead Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and managing our key infrastructure across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability and security of our clients systems and will involve both strategic oversight and hands-on technical work. You will report directly to senior technical leadership and play a pivotal role in driving best practices and leading a dynamic team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Web Server Administration: Oversee IIS configuration and ensure CIS compliance.
• Azure Infrastructure Administration: Manage resources including VNets, Kubernetes clusters, App Service Plan provisioning, Entra ID, and Key Vault.
• Azure Deployment Administration: Utilize templates like Bicep for efficient Azure deployments.
• Hybrid Environment Connectivity Administration: Administer VPN networking and firewall configurations to ensure seamless connectivity.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and manage Azure credential and access management (IAM), resource patching, and SSL certificate management.
• Systems Monitoring: Monitor systems, including public endpoint protection, to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Team Leadership: Lead and shape the direction of the new team and function.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other technical teams to support all IT-driven business processes.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, deployment processes, and environment management practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Lead or in a similar role.
• Practical experience managing Windows web servers running IIS.
• Extensive knowledge in administering Azure VNets, app service plans, firewalls, and private endpoint connections.
• Familiarity with Azure deployment strategies (e.g., ARM templates).
• Strong understanding of security best practices for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics Workspace.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex environment issues.
• Effective communication skills, with leadership experience being highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead and shape the DevOps function within a dynamic organisation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and cloud infrastructure.
• A role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical challenges.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the DevOps function within the organisation, driving best practices, automation, and environment optimisation. If you are passionate about managing and modernising deployment environments and want to play a key role in our technical journey, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position