Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst

10933JB
£60k – 70k per year

Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst

5 days onsite – Police Security Clearance checks required

We are seeking a skilledCloud Monitoring & Data Analystfor our client in Kingston upon Thames. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to manage and monitor an Azure-based SaaS solution, ensuring system reliability and an exceptional customer experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in real-time issue detection, incident escalation, and long-term trend analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Incident Detection

ManageAzure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analyticsfor performance tracking.

Configure automated alerts forApp Service, SQL Database, and Blob Storage.

Implement synthetic monitoring to proactively detect issues.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Build long-term historical reports beyond Azure’s default retention period.

Analyze performance logs to identify recurring issues.

Provide insights intosystem downtime, trends, and customer impact.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Develop scripts and queries usingKusto Query Language (KQL), PowerShell, or Python.

Implement automated remediation workflows where applicable.

Suggest architecture enhancements based on performance data analysis.

Collaboration & Documentation

Work closely withengineering, DevOps, and customer support teamsfor rapid incident resolution.

Document best practices formonitoring, alerting, and reporting.

Assist in setting up acustomer-facing status pagefor improved transparency.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

3+ years’ experience incloud monitoring, data analysis, or DevOps support.

Expertise inMicrosoft Azure services(App Service, SQL Database, Blob Storage, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics).

Strong proficiency inKusto Query Language (KQL).

Hands-on experience withautomation scripting(PowerShell, Python, or Azure Functions).

Proven experience insetting up automated alerts, managing dashboards, and generating reportsto improve system reliability and customer satisfaction.

Desirable:

Familiarity withSIEM tools(Splunk, ELK, Azure Sentinel).

Relevant Azure certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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