Cloud DevOps Specialist

Job Title: Cloud DevOps Specialist

Location: Crawley, UK (3 days from office weekly)

Project Type: Inside IR35 Contract

Essential Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Azure Infrastructure (compute, storage, networking).
• Expertise in IaC tools – primarily Terraform, plus ARM templates and PowerShell.
• Experience in CI/CD automation and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards in hybrid cloud environments.

Desirable Skills:

• Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, etc.).
• Knowledge of AVD/WVD, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and Logic Apps.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to AWS/GCP and multi-cloud strategies.
• Office 365 administration.
• Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and manage Azure cloud platforms for application and service deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and PowerShell.
• Manage Azure networking and connectivity, in collaboration with the Networking Team.
• Support development teams in designing and deploying cloud-native solutions.
• Ensure governance and compliance with security frameworks (Cyber Essentials+, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2).
• Maintain code repositories, documentation, and enforce best practices.
• Mentor and guide team members on cloud and DevOps practices.