At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design and automate secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Company: Simmons & Simmons, a leading law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, private medical insurance, and flexible working.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career growth and learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while developing your tech skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Azure, Infrastructure as Code, and strong troubleshooting skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently.
What will you do:
- Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control.
- Act as an escalation point for complex Azure platform issues; troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
- Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling.
- Plan and implement operational improvements such as performance tuning, resource optimisation and resilience enhancements.
- Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions.
- Maintain clear technical documentation in the team’s knowledge base.
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications.
- Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage.
- Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
- Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
- Practical experience with Azure DevOps and Git-based version control.
- Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways.
- Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution.
- Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English.
- 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications.
- Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Windows Stack.
Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3.
Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities.
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At Simmons & Simmons, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of our employees. As a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst in Bristol, you will benefit from innovative learning opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with our recognition as a top employer for gender equality, makes us an exceptional place to build your career while contributing to meaningful projects.
