The Cloud Support Consultant will troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud incidents, manage Azure subscriptions, implement security configurations, and collaborate on cloud migrations while ensuring performance and documentation effectiveness.
We are seeking a highly skilled and solutions-oriented Cloud Support Consultant with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure to join our growing technical support team.
This role is a remote escalation position, responsible for resolving complex cloud related incidents, infrastructure issues, and technical challenges escalated from the Level 1 and Level 2 Team.
The Cloud Support Consultant will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of customer environments hosted in Azure, while also assisting in the design and improvement of cloud systems and automation processes.
This role is a remote escalation position, responsible for resolving complex cloud related incidents, infrastructure issues, and technical challenges escalated from the Level 1 and Level 2 Team.
The Cloud Support Consultant will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of customer environments hosted in Azure, while also assisting in the design and improvement of cloud systems and automation processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex incidents that cannot be resolved by the Service Desk team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Azure infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Networking, Entra ID, and related PaaS/IaaS services.
• Manage and maintain Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and policies across customer tenants.
• Monitor system health and proactively identify areas for performance tuning or cost optimization.
• Implement and support Conditional Access, Entra ID configurations, and Intune management for secure endpoint and identity control.
• Deploy and maintain core Azure services such as:
o Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and NSGs o Azure Storage and Backup solutions
• Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, Exchange, Intune and Defender for Cloud, including integration and security posture recommendations.
• Create and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for routine administrative and remediation tasks.
• Configure and maintain monitoring policies for Windows, iOS and Android devices using third-party tools (DattoRMM, NinjaRMM, etc.) or native Microsoft tools such as Intune
• Collaborate with project engineers on new cloud implementations or migrations.
• Document troubleshooting steps and solutions to enhance the Service Desk knowledge base.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring problems and proposing permanent technical fixes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Azure infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Networking, Entra ID, and related PaaS/IaaS services.
• Manage and maintain Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and policies across customer tenants.
• Monitor system health and proactively identify areas for performance tuning or cost optimization.
• Implement and support Conditional Access, Entra ID configurations, and Intune management for secure endpoint and identity control.
• Deploy and maintain core Azure services such as:
o Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and NSGs o Azure Storage and Backup solutions
• Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, Exchange, Intune and Defender for Cloud, including integration and security posture recommendations.
• Create and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for routine administrative and remediation tasks.
• Configure and maintain monitoring policies for Windows, iOS and Android devices using third-party tools (DattoRMM, NinjaRMM, etc.) or native Microsoft tools such as Intune
• Collaborate with project engineers on new cloud implementations or migrations.
• Document troubleshooting steps and solutions to enhance the Service Desk knowledge base.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring problems and proposing permanent technical fixes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
• 5+ years’ experience in a technical support or cloud engineering role, preferably within a managed services or enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, and security components).
• Solid understanding of Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Security/Defender solutions.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across Azure Networking, VM connectivity, and security baselines.
• Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop technologies.
• Strong PowerShell scripting ability for automation and configuration.
• Working knowledge of Intune, Exchange, Defender for Endpoint/Identity, and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Understanding of patching and monitoring policies in live customer environments
• Familiarity with ARM templates, Azure Policy, and Resource Locks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on customer experience and clarity.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain accurate case documentation.
Desirable:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher (Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Certifications in Microsoft Security such as SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC900, SC-100, AZ-500
• Experience integrating Azure with on-premises environments (Entra ID Connect, hybrid networking, etc.).
• Exposure to Terraform, Bicep, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and service delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO Standards or other compliance frameworks.
Skills/Behavioural Competencies:
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Calm and methodical under pressure, capable of managing critical incidents effectively.
• Self-driven and proactive in identifying and resolving systemic issues.
• Strong collaborator who communicates well with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Passionate about continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the evolving Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
• 5+ years’ experience in a technical support or cloud engineering role, preferably within a managed services or enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, and security components).
• Solid understanding of Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Security/Defender solutions.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across Azure Networking, VM connectivity, and security baselines.
• Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop technologies.
• Strong PowerShell scripting ability for automation and configuration.
• Working knowledge of Intune, Exchange, Defender for Endpoint/Identity, and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Understanding of patching and monitoring policies in live customer environments
• Familiarity with ARM templates, Azure Policy, and Resource Locks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on customer experience and clarity.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain accurate case documentation.
Desirable:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher (Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Certifications in Microsoft Security such as SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC900, SC-100, AZ-500
• Experience integrating Azure with on-premises environments (Entra ID Connect, hybrid networking, etc.).
• Exposure to Terraform, Bicep, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and service delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO Standards or other compliance frameworks.
Skills/Behavioural Competencies:
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Calm and methodical under pressure, capable of managing critical incidents effectively.
• Self-driven and proactive in identifying and resolving systemic issues.
• Strong collaborator who communicates well with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Passionate about continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the evolving Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
About
Established over 40 years ago, Codec is a multi-award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, trusted by public and private sector organisations to deliver impactful digital transformation. With offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cologne, and across Germany, our team of over 300 experts specialises in harnessing the full potential of Microsoft technologies—including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and Copilot—to drive innovation, automation, and operational excellence. Codec combines deep industry expertise with a proven track record to help organisations unlock the power of AI and modern cloud solutionsThough originally best known as a hardware reseller, since 2010 Codec has focused on building an outstanding software consulting business with a team of experts implementing enterprise solutions using products from Microsoft and Oracle. Our customer base, revenues and average contract values have grown steadily year on year and we continue to invest in the provision of new product and service offerings.Our team is a careful mix of recent graduates and experienced professionals from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds. We are a melting pot of seasoned consultants supported by the best talent from the local universities. We have a thriving placement student academy and graduate recruitment programme which grows year on year.This company is an equal opportunities employer
Codec Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Adelaide Road, Earlsfort Plaza, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, D02
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