Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Management
- Manage and monitor Azure cloud environments for optimal performance scalability and security.
- Configure and maintain Azure resources (e.g. VMs Storage Networking Azure AD DNS App Services Key Vault Cosmos DB Azure Functions).
- Implement and manage access controls user roles and permissions to ensure data security and compliance.
- Manage cloud networking security and access controls (e.g. DNS troubleshooting private endpoints IAM key rotation).
Multi-Cloud Knowledge & Flexibility
- Demonstrate working knowledge of other major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Support integration and interoperability between Azure and other cloud environments (e.g. hybrid or multi-cloud solutions).
- Apply best practices for cloud architecture security and cost optimization across multiple cloud providers.
- Stay informed about new features services and trends in AWS GCP and other emerging cloud technologies.
- Assist in evaluating recommending and implementing cloud solutions that best fit business and technical requirements regardless of platform.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud interoperability networking and data migration between different cloud providers.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Automate routine tasks and resource provisioning using Azure tools scripts (PowerShell Python Bash) and IaC best practices.
- Apply automation for alerting monitoring and system updates.
AI & Integration
- Assist in deploying and optimizing AI-related workloads in Azure.
- Integrate Azure with other platforms (e.g. Snowflake AWS Google APIs).
Technical Excellence
- Deliver technically sound solutions with minimal rework or bugs.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues (e.g. DNS connection issues cost analysis).
- Propose innovative or optimized solutions (e.g. automating alerts optimizing cost analysis).
- Handle high-complexity or high-priority tasks with competence.
Documentation & Process
- Provide detailed documentation of processes configurations and best practices for internal teams.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation within JIRA.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in JIRA comments and documentation.
Collaboration & Professionalism
- Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders including cross-team tasks and onboarding.
- Respond promptly and constructively to feedback or questions.
- Share knowledge and support onboarding or upskilling of others.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new technologies or processes and adapt quickly to changing project requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or in a similar role.
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services (VMs Storage Networking Azure AD DNS App Services Key Vault Cosmos DB Azure Functions).
- Experience with configuring and managing permissions and access controls in Azure.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation (e.g. alert automation resource provisioning).
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning platforms and their integration into cloud environments is a plus.
- Strong scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell Python or Bash) for automation and system management.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools and techniques for maintaining cloud infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving skills critical thinking and root cause analysis.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (preferred but not mandatory)
Behavioral Expectations
- Consistently meets deadlines and delivers high-quality work with minimal need for rework or escalation.
- Accepts responsibility for outcomes including mistakes or delays.
- Demonstrates professionalism adaptability and a proactive approach to learning and process improvement.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud projects drive innovation and make a significant impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
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