Azure Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Engineer with 5 to 6 years of practical experience in designing, managing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and cost-effective Microsoft Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, networking, and automation, with a focus on delivering robust solutions that meet business needs while ensuring security and governance.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services to support business applications and workloads.
- Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring secure and compliant access controls.
- Configure and optimize Azure networking components such as Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and private endpoints.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates to enable repeatable and consistent environment provisioning.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure using Azure Monitor and Application Insights to ensure high availability and performance.
- Enforce cloud security best practices, access management, and governance policies to protect organizational assets.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, and deployment.
- Ensure Azure architecture supports scalability, availability, and reliability requirements.

Required Qualifications

- 5 to 6 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and cloud engineering roles.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure and core services.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Entra ID and identity/access management solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, and private endpoints.
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline creation and automated deployment workflows.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Familiarity with Azure Monitor and Application Insights for performance monitoring and diagnostics.
- Solid understanding of cloud security principles, access management, and governance frameworks.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Azure infrastructure, networking, and deployment challenges.
- Strong grasp of Azure architectural concepts related to scalability, availability, and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell and Azure CLI.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for source control and pipeline management.
- Knowledge of Azure Policy, Management Groups, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Azure Landing Zones.
- Skills in Azure cost optimization and efficient resource management.
- Exposure to container orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and managing containerized workloads.
- Experience with Azure Key Vault for secrets management and secure storage.
- Understanding of Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Participation in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), or equivalent credentials.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a dynamic environment, contributing to the digital transformation efforts of the organization. Candidates who demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for cloud innovation will thrive in this position.