Cloud Engineer – Azure

Key Responsibilities:
● Manage, monitor, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
● Deploy and configure Azure services such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
● Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
● Perform regular maintenance, patch management, and security hardening of cloud resources.
● Monitor system health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
● Respond to incidents during the night shift, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure SLAs are met.
● Manage identity and access through Azure AD, ensuring compliance with MFA and
RBAC policies.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams for automation, performance optimization, and cost efficiency.
● Document system configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks.

Required Skills & Competencies:
● Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
● Hands-on experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell scripting, and Terraform.
● Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container technologies (AKS/Docker).
● Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and cost optimization within Azure environments.
● Familiarity with security controls, backup & disaster recovery configurations.
● Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
● Essential for 24/7 operations, customer service, or managing different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:
● Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
● Experience supporting global operations or enterprise cloud environments.
● Exposure to multi-cloud tools or hybrid cloud integration is a plus. 

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