Cloud DevOps Manager

Introduction & Summary The Cloud DevOps Manager will be a pivotal role responsible for overseeing cloud environments, specifically within Azure. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in cloud architectures, security practices, and maintenance of web infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security compliance. This is an initial 6 month contract working under a hybrid model of 2 days a week onsite in the clients office in South Dublin. Main Responsibilities The candidate will manage daily cloud operations with a focus on security and efficiency. Maintenance of websites in a cloud environment. Implementation of security measures and protocols. Utilization of cloud security tools for environment management. Monitoring and alerting for operational solutions. Oversight of release and environment management. Management of containerization and virtualization technologies. Key Requirements Extensive Azure experience and familiarity with Azure environments. General security-focused mindset. Knowledge of cloud architectures, design, and standards. Experience with alerting and monitoring solutions. Understanding of containers and Kubernetes. Experience in release and environment management within cloud settings. Nice to Have Experience with Entra External ID for account management and application access. Proficiency in git processes and CI/CD pipelines. Certifications: AZ 900 – Cloud Security and AZ 500 – Advanced. Experience in other cloud environments (e.g., AWS). Familiarity with ITIL processes. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Python. Understanding of cloud automation and best practices. Experience with WAF technologies such as Cloudflare or Microsoft Front Door.