Azure Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions for our clients on Microsoft Azure. This role is key to architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and a strong ability to optimize and manage cloud resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Azure Solution Design & Implementation: Design and implement comprehensive Azure-based solutions tailored to client business needs, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings.
- Migration & Optimization: Migrate client on-premises applications and workloads to Azure, ensuring minimal disruption, high performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Resource Management & Security: Manage and optimize Azure resources for performance, security, and cost, implementing robust security measures to comply with industry standards and regulations.
- Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot complex issues in Azure environments and provide timely, effective resolutions to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Client Advisory & Best Practices: Provide expert advice on Azure best practices and emerging technologies to both clients and internal teams, supporting informed decision-making.
- Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning: Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions using Azure services to ensure resilience and data integrity.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform for efficient and consistent deployments.
- Azure DevOps & Automation: Implement and manage Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and deployment, promoting an agile and automated deployment process.
- Monitoring & Auditing: Monitor Azure environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other relevant tools. Conduct regular security audits and implement necessary improvements to safeguard client environments.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure features, services, and best practices to maintain a high level of expertise and deliver innovative solutions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Azure Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments, with a proven ability to implement and optimize cloud solutions.
- Cloud Architecture Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and Azure services across compute, storage, networking, and security.
- Identity Management: Experience with Azure Active Directory and identity management solutions.
- Automation Skills: Proficiency in PowerShell and Azure CLI for automation and management tasks.
- Problem-Solving & Communication: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to clients effectively.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in diverse client environments, adapting solutions to meet specific requirements.
- DevOps Experience: Solid understanding of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration, deployment, and automated testing.
Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Additional Skills:
- Containerization Technologies: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container management in Azure.
- Hybrid Cloud Architectures: Experience with hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Knowledge of strategies for optimizing cloud costs in Azure environments.
- Compliance Frameworks: Understanding of compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.