Cloud Services Administrator – Azure and Terraform

Cloud Services Administrator – Microsoft Azure & Terraform

Full time hybrid contract with our client in Dublin 1. Subject to Garda vetting process.

Our client in the public sector requires the services of an experienced Cloud Services Administrator to work with their Operational and Project teams to deliver change into their Azure Network following their standards and principles.

Mandatory requirements

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• It is a mandatory requirement that you have the equivalent of 4-6 years’ experience overall as an Azure focused Cloud Services Administrator.
  
• Strong proficiency in Terraform scripting is necessary for this role.
  

Experience, Competencies & Skillsets

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• Proven experience in cloud computing (Microsoft Azure)
  
• Proven experience in cloud networking automation
  
• Proven experience in terraform Infrastructure as code automation
  
• Experience with Azure networking tools (V-WAN, VNET, BGP, etc.)
  
• Proven understanding of DevSecOps concepts, and has implemented or working knowledge of using those skills in an already existing framework
  
• Strong knowledge for end-to-end DevOps automation via CI/CD pipelines to deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and usage of tools (e.g., ADO, GitHub/Actions, Jenkins, or equivalents)
  
• Proven ability to manage infrastructure environments, configurations, and IaC scripts to support application pattern and workflows via self-service automation
  
• Strong understanding of the design, implementation and maintenance of network infrastructure in multi-region and multi-cloud environments
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Perl, Ruby, PowerShell, YAML, KQL, or other
  
• Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc. delivery methodologies
  
• Knowledge and experience in testing automation harnesses and frameworks
  
• Understanding and ability to ensure operational stability and enforcement of security controls via Policy-as-Code and IaC automation
  

Specific qualifications are not required for this role but candidates should have a diploma/degree qualification in IT.

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• Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) automation (in particular with Terraform) to create IaC patterns
  
• Utilise modern software DevOps and CI/CD tooling, such as Azure DevOps, Git, YAML, etc., to provision infrastructure resources and prevent configuration issues
  
• Investigate and resolve complex cloud infrastructure related issues and develop solutions, with documentation of reengineering processes
  
• Manage firewall technologies and develop automation workflows for network firewalls to enhance security protocols and integrate firewall management within the broader security
  
• Develop, implement, and enforce Policy-as-Code (PaC) for Azure cloud environments to configure, detect, remediate, and enforce security standards, using security policies based on CIS/NIST benchmarks
  
• Support the design, development, implementation and optimisation of standardised CI/CD pipelines for promoting software into higher environments through validation and operational gating, and support teams in adopting DevSecOps automation and best practices
  
• Adapting CI/CD processes to meet the needs of a variety of Product teams, ensuring compliance with security and process quality
  
• Selecting and deploying appropriate DevSecOps tooling to facilitate Continuous Delivery
  
• Trial and evaluate new platforms, languages, frameworks and tools for CI/CD
  
• Assist in the roll-out and deployment of new product features and installations to facilitate rapid iteration and constant improvement
  

Please apply with your CV in Word (preferred) for PDF format. A more details are available on successful application.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so via the relevant link. If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please apply or contact Chris Byrne (at) eirbusiness dot ie including your CV.

Ref: EBT7904

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.

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