Next Ventures
Cloud Administrator
Next VenturesIreland10 hours ago
ContractRemote FriendlyAdministrative

Job Description: Cloud Service Administrator (3 Freelancers)


Overview

We are seeking experienced Cloud Service Administrators to support a large‑scale, regulated enterprise environment. The ideal candidates will have deep Azure expertise, strong Infrastructure‑as‑Code capabilities, and a mature DevSecOps mindset. This role requires regular travel, with 2–3 days per week onsite in Dublin as part of a hybrid working model.


1. Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Platform Engineer

5–10 years of hands‑on experience in cloud infrastructure

  • Strong background in Azure‑centric enterprise environments
  • Able to own infrastructure end‑to‑end and work autonomously in regulated settings


2. Deep Azure Expertise

Candidates must be able to design, build, automate, and troubleshoot complex Azure environments, including:

  • VNETs, V‑WAN, BGP
  • Private endpoints, routing, firewalls
  • Multi‑region architectures
  • Azure DevOps pipelines
  • Azure Policy / Policy‑as‑Code

This experience should be based on real implementations, not theoretical exposure.


3. Terraform SpecialistAble to write modular, reusable Terraform code

  • Strong understanding of state management, workspaces, and drift
  • Experience with large‑scale IaC deployments
  • Capable of designing IaC patterns, modules, and guardrails


4. DevSecOps MindsetStrong focus on security automation and shift‑left practices

  • Experience implementing Policy‑as‑Code
  • Familiarity with CI/CD governance and compliance gates
  • Comfortable working with CIS/NIST‑aligned frameworks


5. Strong Networking BackgroundHands‑on experience with cloud networking automation

  • Understanding of routing, segmentation, and firewall technologies
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex network flows
  • Experience integrating network security into CI/CD workflows


6. Scripting & Automation Skills

Proficiency in at least one or two of the following:

  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • YAML
  • KQL

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