Azure Cloudops Engineer

Adecco; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Azure Cloud Operations Engineer to enhance Croydon Council's cloud operations. This role involves designing secure automated Azure solutions, maintaining system reliability, and implementing cost-effective practices. The ideal candidate will have Azure Certification and proven experience in complex environments, with strong skills in automation and DevOps principles. This contract offers hybrid working in Croydon with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Azure Certification (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Experience in complex Azure Cloud Operations.
• Strong automation and DevOps skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure solutions.
• Maintain high availability of Azure-hosted systems.
• Automate infrastructure using IaC tools.

Skills

Azure Certification (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305)

Experience in Azure Cloud Operations

Strong skills in automation

Knowledge of GDS standards

Expertise in IaC (Bicep/Terraform)

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Commercial awareness

Tools

Azure Monitor

PowerShell

Terraform

Bicep

KQL (Kusto Query Language)

Job description

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.

Apply Now

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

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.