Cloud Support Engineer - Azure

Job Title: Cloud Support Engineer - Azure Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 Chapman Tate are seeking an experienced Cloud Support Engineer to join our global client in ensuring the efficient, secure, and cost-effective operation of their cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Azure environment, including resource provisioning, performance optimization, security configuration, and troubleshooting issues. Responsibilities: * Manage and optimize the deployment and configuration of Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, databases, etc.) * Implement and enforce security best practices within the Azure environment, including access control, identity management, and threat detection * Monitor Azure services for performance and identify opportunities for optimization * Automate routine tasks using Azure automation tools (ARM templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell) * Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents promptly and efficiently * Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure services and features * Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration with the cloud environment * Develop and document operational procedures for Azure management * Contribute to cost optimization strategies for the Azure environment Desired Skills: * Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-500) * Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines * Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) * Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Chef)