Senior Azure Cloud Engineer
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8 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will serve as the technical anchor for SGSs cloud operations ensuring the stability security and scalability of our global Azure environment. Acting as the main point of contact for Cloud activities this role bridges highlevel architectural design with handson operational excellence. The engineer will be the key escalation point for delivery teams supporting continuous improvement across cloud governance automation observability and cost optimization.
You will join the IT Production team an internationally distributed organization responsible for managing and supporting SGS cloud services across all global regions. The team ensures reliable secure and scalable production operations worldwide and reports to the Global Head of Cloud and Datacenter Services. As part of this global unit you will help deliver consistent enterprisegrade cloud services that support SGS business operations around the world.
Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence & Documentation
- Contribute to the 24/7 availability and performance of critical Azure services.
- Act as Level 3 escalation point for complex incidents performing deep-dive troubleshooting.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure configurations and processes.
Security & Cloud Governance
- Harden Azure resources and enforce enterprise security standards.
- Implement governance mechanisms using Azure Policies Blueprints and RBAC.
- Ensure compliance and security alignment across the global cloud environment.
Virtualization Technologies
- Manage large-scale global implementations of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Lead the transition from manual operations to automated code-driven infrastructure.
- Design deploy and maintain Azure resources using Terraform Bicep or ARM templates.
- Ensure consistency version control and reproducibility across environments.
Advanced Observability
- Design and implement monitoring strategies with Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights.
- Develop proactive alerting systems to detect anomalies before they impact operations.
FinOps & Cost Management
- Support cloud cost optimization initiatives.
- Implement budget alerts identify orphan resources and drive rightsizing opportunities.
ITIL Governance
- Operate within ITIL processes (Incident Problem Change Management).
- Ensure production changes are documented tested and safely executed.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or related field.
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104).
- Minimum 5 years in a similar engineering role; at least 3 years handson with Azure production environments.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; AWS knowledge is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of compute and networking services (VMSS App Services VNET peering ExpressRoute VPN Gateways Azure Firewall).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell Python Bash).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for infrastructure deployments.
Nice to Have
- ITIL 4 Foundation.
- Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ400).
Required Skills
- Detailoriented collaborative and effective in highpressure deadlinedriven environments.
- Motivated to continuously improve and learn new technologies.
- Fluent in English.
Additional Information :
- Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%) for global projects.
- Participation in a rotational oncall schedule for critical production incidents.
Why SGS
- Join a globally recognized and stable company a leader in the Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model.
- Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
- Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
Apply Now:
At SGS we are committed to fostering an open friendly and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn grow your expertise and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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