Azure Cloud Infrastructure Manager

Cooper Lomaz; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly scaling organization is seeking an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Manager to lead the development and optimization of their Azure-based cloud infrastructure. This hands-on role combines technical expertise with strategic oversight, allowing you to architect a secure and scalable Azure environment that supports critical business services. You will lead a small team, ensuring best practices in cloud management while staying deeply involved in the technology. If you are passionate about Azure and want to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure design and management.
• Proven background in senior infrastructure roles, ideally as a Platform Manager or Cloud Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and improvement of a secure Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure strategies aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Azure cloud infrastructure design

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)

Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights)

Cloud security and governance frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Manager
Location: Wymondham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

Cooper Lomaz is working exclusively with a forward-thinking, rapidly scaling organisation based in Wymondham to recruit an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Manager. This is a hands-on, technically demanding role where you’ll be responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and reliability of the company’s Azure-based cloud infrastructure.

You won’t just be managing systems-you’ll be in the thick of architecting and evolving a secure, scalable, and modern Azure estate that supports critical business services.

The Role

This is a key role in the technology team, ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on Azure environment but also brings the strategic oversight needed to guide infrastructure decisions. You’ll lead a small team of engineers, while still diving into the technical detail-designing and optimising cloud environments, scripting, managing resources, and enforcing best practices.

This is not just a managerial role-this is for someone who wants to stay close to the technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of a secure and high-performing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Take full ownership of the Azure estate-monitoring usage, driving performance, and ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure strategies aligned with technical and business objectives.
• Stay hands-on with key services (VMs, App Services, AKS, Networking, Azure AD) and scripting/automation.
• Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Ensure infrastructure security, compliance, cost-efficiency, and backup/disaster recovery strategies are embedded and maintained.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Software Engineering, and Cyber Security teams to ensure smooth, aligned delivery of services.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team-supporting their development while maintaining a strong technical presence yourself.
• Keep documentation and reporting up to date for operational and strategic planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong, hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure design, build, and management.
• Proven background in a senior infrastructure role, ideally as a Platform Manager, Cloud Lead, or Senior Azure Engineer.
• Deep understanding of core Azure services: VMs, Networking, App Services, Azure AD, AKS, Storage.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
• Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Familiarity with cloud security and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience leading small teams or projects.

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