Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure to support our cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in on-premises to Azure migrations containerization technologies and solid knowledge of Azure fundamentals governance security and best practices.

Accountabilities

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Plan and support on-prem to Azure cloud migration projects (servers applications databases and workloads).
• Conduct assessments of existing infrastructure and recommend optimized cloud architectures.
• Perform workload rationalization rehosting replatforming or modernization based on business requirements.

Azure Engineering & Operations

• Deploy and manage Azure services including VMs VNets Storage Accounts IAM Azure Firewall Load Balancers etc.
• Implement and maintain Azure Landing Zones and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security policies identity standards and resource management best practices.

Containerization & DevOps

• Build deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).
• Support container orchestration scaling monitoring and lifecycle management.
• Cloud Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Monitor cloud environments using Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and ensure high availability of critical workloads Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint security compliance and policy management.
• Assist in deploying and managing Microsoft Copilot including Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Azure integrations.

Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Primarily an office-based or remote role with extended periods of computer use.
• Mobility: Occasional travel may be required for on-site deployments stakeholder meetings or cloud migration projects.
• Working Hours: Primarily Central hours with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed for critical projects or issue resolution.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
• 35 years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Proven track record with on-prem to cloud migration projects.
• Solid understanding of networking security identity and governance in Azure.
• Practical experience with containerization (Docker) and AKS/Kubernetes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform Bicep or ARM templates.
• Experience with DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps GitHub).
• Azure certifications such as:
• AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals

Key Skills

• Azure cloud architecture & engineering
• Infrastructure modernization
• Containerization & Kubernetes
• Networking and security fundamentals
• Automation & scripting (PowerShell CLI Python optional)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information :

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being professional growth and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time