“Are you ready to unlock the power of Azure and build smart, reliable cloud solutions that make a real impact?”

As an Azure Cloud Expert Engineer, you will provide high-level support to our customers, acting as an escalation point for Tier 2 support engineers and working alongside senior engineers to execute complex projects/onboardings.

You will ensure that service level agreements are met whilst delivering reliable resolution of customer technical issues when raised via Cloud Direct support lines, Live chat, e-mail or self-service portals.

What You’ll Do:

• Azure Infrastructure: Provision and configure VMs, containers, and resources using ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep, and scripting (PowerShell). Optimize for cost, performance, and security.
• Automation & IaC: Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Visual Studio. Automate deployments and support processes.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce best practices with tools like Azure Security Center, AAD, and Sentinel. Manage RBAC, conduct audits, and address vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Use Azure Monitor and related tools to track, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure performance.
• Disaster Recovery: Design and manage DR and high availability solutions with Azure Backup and Site Recovery. Test and validate failover strategies.
• Azure Virtual Desktop: Deploy and manage AVD environments, handle user access, monitor performance, and resolve connectivity or user issues.
• Data & AI Support: Diagnose and fix pipeline failures, manage integrations, and ensure data accuracy and availability.
• Platform Management: Ensure backup integrity, monitor system health, resolve failures, and meet RTO/RPO objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Azure platform and its capabilities
• Three or more Azure cloud certifications: AZ-104, DP-100, DP-300, AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-200,
  SC-300, AZ-140 customer service & communication skills

What We Offer:

• Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
• Group Life Cover /Disability Income Cover/ Trauma Insurance Cover (Injury / Disability)
• Fitness Cash Contribution
• Pension Fund Contribution
• Medical Insurance Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Endless Growth Opportunities: We provide ample opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and advancement.
• Culture of Excellence: We foster a high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.

At Cloud Direct, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply.