Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst – 10933JB

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

10933JB
£60k – 70k per year

Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst

5 days onsite – Police Security Clearance checks required

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Monitoring & Data Analyst for 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

• Manage Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for performance tracking.
• Configure automated alerts for App 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 into system downtime, trends, and customer impact.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop scripts and queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL), PowerShell, or Python.
• Implement automated remediation workflows where applicable.
• Suggest architecture enhancements based on performance data analysis.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with engineering, DevOps, and customer support teams for rapid incident resolution.
• Document best practices for monitoring, alerting, and reporting.
• Assist in setting up a customer-facing status page for improved transparency.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 3+ years’ experience in cloud monitoring, data analysis, or DevOps support.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services (App Service, SQL Database, Blob Storage, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics).
• Strong proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Hands-on experience with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Azure Functions).
• Proven experience in setting up automated alerts, managing dashboards, and generating reports to improve system reliability and customer satisfaction.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with SIEM 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)

If you have a passion for cloud monitoring, automation, and data-driven insights, apply now to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team!