DevOps Engineer

About the job We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer specialising in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation to lead the design, implementation, and automation of our Disaster Recovery (DR) infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for building automated pipelines that deliver resilient, repeatable DR components for several of our Tier 1 applications. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between modern cloud-native architectures and traditional enterprise Microsoft environments. You will handle a diverse ecosystem that includes Azure SaaS components as well as IaaS VMs running IIS and SQL Server, requiring deep expertise in cloud networking, Windows automation, and robust configuration management. Project Responsibilities: ● DR Pipeline Automation: Design, build, and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines to automate the provisioning and deployment of DR environments for Tier 1 applications. ● Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Write clean, modular, and scalable IaC using both Terraform and Azure Bicep to manage hybrid Azure environments. ● Windows Configuration Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts for silent installations, software patching, and system configuration on Windows Server environments. ● Desired State Configuration: Utilise PowerShell and PowerShell DSC to enforce state configuration, ensuring IaaS virtual machines (IIS, SQL Server) are highly available and consistent upon failover. ● Network & Security Engineering: Configure and troubleshoot complex network topologies, focusing on secure ingress/egress endpoint communication, Azure Virtual Networks, firewalls, and DNS resolution critical for DR routing. ● Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with application owners and architecture teams to map out DR requirements and provide comprehensive documentation for automated recovery workflows. Must-haves: Technical Skills & QualificationsCloud & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ● Required: Proficient in Terraform and Azure Bicep for multi-layered infrastructure deployment. ● Azure Ecosystem: Deep understanding of Azure IaaS (VMs, Managed Disks) and Azure SaaS/PaaS components. ● CI/CD Platforms: Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to drive pipeline automation Microsoft & Operating System Automation ● OS Expertise: Extensive administration knowledge of Windows Server environments. ● Scripting: Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities. ● Configuration Management: Proven experience with PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration) or equivalent tools for maintaining server baselines. ● Application Stacks: Hands-on experience configuring and automating IIS (Internet Information Services) and Microsoft SQL Server and understanding authentication methods. ● Deployment: Expertise in orchestrating unattended/silent installations of enterprise software and dependencies. Networking & Connectivity ● Core understanding of DNS management (including private zones and traffic routing for DR scenarios)