Azure Cloud Infrastructure Professional

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, automate, and maintain enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure platform services, Kubernetes (AKS), CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), monitoring, security, and disaster recovery. The role requires close collaboration with development, operations, and project teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities Azure Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure components including:
  • Virtual Machines (VMs)
  • Virtual Networks (VNet)
  • Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
  • Storage Accounts
  • Azure Blob Storage
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of Azure environments.

DevOps & Automation

• Deploy infrastructure and application components using CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Support release management and DevOps best practices.

Azure Services Administration

• Implement, configure, and manage:
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Application Gateway
  • Azure PostgreSQL Database
  • Azure Event Hub
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure Container Registry (ACR)
  • Azure Container Instances (ACI)
  • Azure Storage Services

Monitoring & Reliability

• Monitor Azure resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization.
• Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Implement performance tuning and capacity planning strategies.
• Ensure platform reliability with minimal infrastructure downtime.

Security & Disaster Recovery

• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manage security controls, access management, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure business continuity through robust cloud governance practices.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Provide infrastructure support to development and project teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related incidents and service disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions.

Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and best practices.

Required Skills Must Have

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
• Azure Application Gateway
• Azure PostgreSQL Database
• Azure Event Hub
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Blob Storage
• Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Infrastructure Monitoring & Performance Optimization
• PowerShell / Azure CLI Scripting
• Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Infrastructure Troubleshooting & Operations Support

Good to Have

• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Docker & Containerization
• GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
• Azure Cost Optimization
• Cloud Security & Governance

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in Azure Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on expertise with AKS and containerized deployments.
• Experience in automation, monitoring, and cloud operations.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.