▷ [23/10/2025] Microsoft Azure

Job Description Key Responsibilities: - Azure Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and manage Azure virtual machines (VMs), storage accounts, virtual networks (VNets), Azure Active Directory (AD), and other core cloud services. - Resource Provisioning & Automation: Provision and automate the creation of Azure resources using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure CLI, and PowerShell scripting. - Azure Networking: Design and implement virtual networks, VPN gateways, load balancers, subnets, and NSG (Network Security Groups) to ensure proper cloud network architecture. - Cloud Security: Implement cloud security best practices using Azure Security Center, Azure AD, role-based access control (RBAC), and network security configurations to protect Azure resources. - Monitoring & Alerts: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to monitor resource performance, set up alerts, and ensure operational excellence. - Backup & Disaster Recovery: Configure and manage Azure Backup solutions and ensure disaster recovery strategies using Azure Site Recovery. - Cost Optimization: Implement cost-effective solutions in Azure by monitoring and analyzing resource consumption through Azure Cost Management tools, optimizing scaling, and applying budgeting controls. - Troubleshooting & Incident Management: Resolve infrastructure issues by analyzing logs, system performance, and resolving incidents related to virtual machines, networking, and other services. - Cloud Migration: Support cloud migration efforts, including the transition of workloads and applications to Azure, performing lift-and-shift and rearchitecting applications as necessary. - Collaboration with DevOps: Work closely with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and integrate with Azure DevOps tools to enhance the software development lifecycle. - Documentation: Maintain clear documentation regarding cloud architecture, configurations, deployment strategies, and security protocols for Azure services. - Training & Best Practices: Ensure cloud best practices are adhered to, provide training to junior engineers, and stay updated with the latest features and updates from Azure. Required Qualifications & Skills: - 2-4 years of hands-on experience managing and administering Microsoft Azure environments. - Proficiency with Azure core services, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Identity (Azure AD). - Experience with Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Functions, Web Apps, and other PaaS and IaaS offerings. - Strong knowledge of Azure Networking concepts (e.g., VPN, Load Balancer, Azure DNS, NSG, ExpressRoute). - Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI for automation and resource management. - Experience with Azure Active Directory (AD), RBAC, and implementing identity and access management. - Experience with Azure Security Center and configuring security policies to ensure a compliant and secure environment. - Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration for automated deployment and monitoring. - Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and virtualization concepts. - Ability to optimize costs through the use of Azure Cost Management tools and Azure Advisor recommendations. - Experience with Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and implementing high availability and disaster recovery strategies. - Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and alerting systems. - Solid understanding of public and private cloud architectures, multi-tiered application models, and cloud-native technologies. - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to cloud infrastructure. - Good communication and collaboration skills to work in a cross-functional team and provide training and documentation.