Job Title: Azure & Monitoring Solutions Engineer
Location: Onsite, SAP Feltham, London office
Experience Required: More than 8 years in on-prem and 5+ years in Azure Cloud
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Azure & Monitoring Solutions Engineer who will play a critical role in building, designing, and maintaining monitoring systems. You will be responsible for automating procedures, developing new solutions, and integrating monitoring products such as MS SCOM and Azure Monitor. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in PowerShell scripting, Azure DevOps, and deep expertise in both on-prem and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
General Tasks:
Innovate and develop custom monitoring solutions, including the ability to monitor KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and create novel solutions.
Develop code adhering to SAP Security Guidelines and ethics.
Build and maintain functional dashboards for observability.
Technical Tasks - On-Prem:
Install, maintain, and evaluate monitoring packs from SCOM and other monitoring tools.
Design, build, and operate MS SCOM in both Lab and Production environments.
Implement hybrid monitoring solutions that integrate SCOM with Azure Cloud.
Strong PowerShell scripting knowledge for runbook development.
Utilize GitHub for code repository management.
Leverage Azure DevOps, Pipelines, Release, and CI/CD practices.
Technical Tasks - Cloud:
Design and operate Azure Automation solutions, including external API integrations.
Evaluate monitoring-as-a-service solutions based on Azure Monitor.
Define standardized monitoring features using Infrastructure as Code.
Implement and deploy monitoring systems and rules via CI/CD practices.
Process Expectations:
Serve as a backup resource for the monitoring team when needed.
Translate requirements into user stories for the team.
Collaborate across teams for quicker issue resolution.
Contribute to continual service improvements and SLA resolution.
Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles.
Participate in team meetings and escalations as per the governance model.
Keep up to date with new technologies and request training when necessary.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Educational Requirements: University degree or equivalent work experience.
Required Experience:
More than 8 years of relevant experience in on-prem environments.
More than 5 years of experience in Azure Cloud technologies.
Expert knowledge of SCOM, MS Orchestrator, Azure Automation, Azure Monitor, KQL, Log Analytics.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and building workflows.
Experience with Azure DevOps, Pipelines, Release, and CI/CD.
Strong knowledge of GitHub and version control practices.
Administration experience with MS Windows Servers.
Nice to Have:
Azure Logic Apps, Azure Application Insights, Azure Sentinel.
Knowledge of Networking, SQL, webhook/API methods.
Experience with Hybrid Runbook Worker, OpenAI, and other scripting languages (JavaScript, etc.).
Experience working in international environments or the software industry.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage stress and handle conflict situations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Team-oriented and customer-focused mindset.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Ability to make quick decisions and take on leadership roles when necessary.
Certifications (Preferred but not required):
MS Orchestrator Certification.
MS SCOM Certification.
Relevant Azure certifications for automation and monitoring.