Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote - Northern Ireland/Ireland) Daily Rate - negotiable Contract - 6 months initially About the Company: Join an innovative team working on cloud-based solutions with cutting-edge technology. VANRATH is delighted to be helping our client seeking a Azure Cloud Engineer to drive cloud infrastructure projects, focusing on automation, deployment, and continuous integration. This role is ideal for someone who excels in dynamic environments and is eager to work remotely, delivering exceptional solutions across the UK and Ireland. About the Role: Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Azure. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring efficient and reliable code deployments. Collaborate with software development teams to create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, or similar. Automate deployment processes via PowerShell and Azure CLI, enhancing system scalability and performance. Ensure cloud security and compliance with best practices using Azure Security features such as NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Support and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. Oversee general Windows Server management, including Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy. Perform troubleshooting, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cloud-based infrastructure. Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Azure. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring efficient and reliable code deployments. Collaborate with software development teams to create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, or similar. Automate deployment processes via PowerShell and Azure CLI, enhancing system scalability and performance. Ensure cloud security and compliance with best practices using Azure Security features such as NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Support and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. Oversee general Windows Server management, including Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy. Perform troubleshooting, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cloud-based infrastructure. Preferred Skills: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies. Familiarity with Terraform for IaC automation. Knowledge of Linux-based systems. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. Join a forward-thinking company and play a key role in delivering innovative cloud solutions on Microsoft's Azure platform! Skills: azure Cloud engineer networking Infrastructure