Senior Cloud Specialist

Our company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure and operations, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing secure Azure environments using modern DevOps and DevSecOps practices. You will work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions that meet their requirements.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement automated Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Deploy and manage Azure Landing Zones aligned with enterprise-scale architecture and governance standards.
• Apply Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to guide cloud strategy, readiness, governance, and management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to develop secure, scalable technical solutions.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
• Apply DevSecOps principles to embed security into every stage of the deployment lifecycle.
• Implement and manage cloud security controls using Azure-native tools like Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, and Key Vault.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and client-specific requirements.
• Enforce cloud governance policies across client environments, ensuring secure and compliant operations.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security posture using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Optimize resource usage and costs through effective scaling, automation, and proactive management strategies.
• Respond to incidents and service requests across multi-tenant environments, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction.
• Stay current with Azure innovations, DevOps trends, and emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.
• Propose and implement improvements to automation, security, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in retrospectives and service reviews to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous excellence.

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud operations, preferably in an MSP or multi-tenant environment.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and cloud-native DevOps workflows.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience deploying and managing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise-scale environments.
• Understanding of Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and its practical application.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Terraform, Bicep, Ansible
• Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Sentinel, Key Vault
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• AKS, Azure Container Apps, Docker
• Azure Landing Zones, Azure Arc, Enterprise Scale Framework

Desirable Soft Skills:

• Passionate about automation and infrastructure as code, with a hands-on and can-do mentality.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in client-facing environments.
• Team player with excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Able to express ideas effectively in both individual and group settings.
• Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving attitude and strong customer-facing skills.
• Able to execute tasks independently and deliver high-quality results with limited supervision.
• Committed to continuous learning, long-term contribution, and a mindset of continuous improvement.

Certification:

• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• Azure Network Engineer Associate (a plus).

Education:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.