Senior Cloud Systems Analyst Opportunity - Halifax - 3 days per week on site - £50,000 - £60,000

The Bridge IT has partnered with a fast-growing organisation near Halifax to recruit a Senior Cloud Systems Analyst. This is an exciting time to join as our client is expanding rapidly and transitioning from an on-premises setup managed by an MSP to a fully Azure-based infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a seasoned cloud professional with extensive experience in managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, optimising performance, and ensuring operational security. As a Senior Cloud Systems Analyst, you will take charge of the day-to-day administration of the Azure environments, managing resources, monitoring systems, and supporting cloud-based services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure Infrastructure Management: Administer and optimise Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking.
• System Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring solutions and resolve system issues, such as performance bottlenecks and outages.
• Automation & Scripting: Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates or Bicep.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for critical Azure services.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure security best practices and compliance by managing Firewalls, encryption, and conducting regular security audits.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in system administration, with at least 3 years focused on cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Proven ability to manage and support key Azure services, including VMs, networking, storage, and security.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex system issues.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other Scripting languages for automation and administration.
• Expertise in networking concepts, including DNS, VPN, load balancing, and Firewalls.
• Experience in designing backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure.
• Familiarity with Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and other Azure security tools.

Desirable Certifications:

• ITIL Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000, alongside a 10% bonus and 28 days of holiday, and the opportunity to play a key role in their ongoing growth and digital transformation strategy.

Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply to learn more!