Azure CloudOps Engineer

Croydon

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Interim Azure Cloud Operations Engineer

Location: Croydon (Hybrid) Remote opportunities possible
Contract: Interim | Competitive Day Rate, 6 months
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About the Role
Our client is seeking an Azure Certified Specialist to cover the design, implementation, and support of security, cost, and usage monitoring and automation within our Azure environment. This role underpins the Digital Foundations stream of our transformation programme, ensuring our cloud operations are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient.

What You'll Do

Design and implement secure, automated Azure solutions aligned with best practices.
Maintain high availability and reliability of Azure-hosted systems in line with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Bicep or Terraform, and scripting with PowerShell/Python.
Monitor and optimise cloud performance using Azure Monitor, Service Health, and advanced query tools (KQL).
Implement FinOps principles to control costs and ensure efficient use of public funds.
Integrate security best practices with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and maintain compliance with UK public sector regulations.
Drive rapid incident resolution and improve MTTR through proactive monitoring and automation.What We're Looking For

Azure Certification (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar).
Proven experience in Azure Cloud Operations within complex environments.
Strong skills in automation, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
Knowledge of GDS standards, compliance frameworks, and ITSM integration.
Expertise in IaC (Bicep/Terraform), scripting (PowerShell/Python), and observability tools.
Commercial awareness and ability to manage cloud costs effectively.
Solid understanding of networking, Active Directory, DNS, and hybrid cloud scenarios.Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernising Croydon Council's cloud operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient digital services for our community.

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If you're an Azure expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and cost optimisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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