Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Design & Deployment

• Design, implement, and manage Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable and secure Azure Virtual Networks, VMs, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways.
• Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments and FSLogix profiles

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Cloud Security & Governance

• Implement Azure Policies, RBAC, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud to maintain compliance and security.
• Manage identity and access using Azure AD and Conditional Access policies.
• Should be able to manage the Azure firewall with DNAT, Network, Application Rules and Policy

Monitoring & Optimization

• Configure monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and
• Application Insights.
• Perform cost management, right-sizing, and optimization of Azure resources.

Backup & DR

• Implement Azure Backup, Site Recovery (ASR), and ensure disaster recovery readiness.

Operations & Support

• Provide L3/L4 support for Azure workloads and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues in Azure.

Collaboration

• Work closely with architecture, security, and application teams to ensure successful cloud adoption.
• Document technical procedures, diagrams, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 7–12 years of overall IT experience with at least 5-7 years in Azure cloud engineering.

Technical Expertise:

• Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, and Security fundamentals.
• Azure Active Directory, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and VNet peering.
• Automation with PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM/Bicep.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Backup and DR using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Monitoring and cost management using Azure Monitor and Cost Management tools.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-prem to Azure migration).

Preferred:

• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and SQL Server in Azure.
• Exposure to containerization and PaaS offerings.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks (CAF, Well-Architected Framework).

Certifications:

Certifications (preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Strong focus on automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.