Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer

Who we are.  

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

Role purpose  

The Azure Cloud Engineer/Cloud DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role involves creating and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. The engineer will collaborate closely with development teams to facilitate continuous integration (CI), migration, and continuous deployment (CD) processes, ensuring seamless and efficient cloud operations. 

Key responsibilities  

Cloud Infrastructure Management  

Design, plan, and execute secure migrations from on-premises to Azure. Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage for cost-efficiency. Configure and manage Azure services (., Virtual Machines, App Service, SQL Database, Storage). Use automation tools to streamline development.

Cloud Operations  

Oversee day-to-day cloud operations to ensure high availability and performance. Monitor resources, respond to incidents, and conduct root cause analysis. Review existing operations and generate ideas for continuous improvement. 

Cloud Architecture  

Oversee internal and external cloud architectural components (Compute, Networking, and Security) to ensure they align with the overall cloud architecture. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and accuracy. Ensure solutions meet objectives and service level agreements (SLAs), providing seamless and robust cloud services that support business needs. 

Information Security  

Implement required security measures such as hardening, firewalls or message encryption, monitoring performance. Monitor and address security vulnerabilities and threats. Implement security by design. 

FinOps  

Conduct cost analyses to identify variances and inefficiencies. Develop and implement cost optimization strategies. Monitor cloud spending and recommend cost-saving measures. 

Skills  

Professional Experience  

At least 2-3 years of experience managing and deploying cloud solutions. Proven experience as an Azure Engineer or Azure DevOps. 
 

Technical Expertise  

Strong knowledge of the following technologies: Azure Virtual Machines; Azure App Services; DevOps Tools; Terraform (for Infrastructure as Code); Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS); Azure networking including Firewall, NSG, Loadbalancers, VPN gateways; Azure monitor; Log analytics; Azure automation; Azure policies; Azure databases (SQL, Cosmos); Azure Storage; Cost management and billing; FinOps and Entra ID.
 
Cloud Migrations and Centralizations  
Knowledge of cloud-based services, architecture, and best practices for scalability and performance. Proven experience in migrating solutions to Azure. Ability to plan and execute services centralization projects. 
 
Certifications and Additional Skills  
ITIL Certification (highly desirable) 

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900 
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AZ-104 
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - AZ-305

Education  

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) 

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