Azure - Cloud and Data Centre Services Specialist

**Job Description:** **Role Overview:** You will be a part of Hitachi Digital, a leading company in digital transformation within the Hitachi Group. Your role will involve designing and architecting end-to-end Azure cloud solutions, leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives, and implementing infrastructure as code using various tools. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and architect end-to-end Azure cloud solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud components. - Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives for legacy infrastructure and applications. - Define and implement landing zones, network architecture, identity models, and governance frameworks using tools like Azure Blueprints and Policy. - Build and maintain secure, high-availability cloud infrastructure using Azure-native services. - Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform. - Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and compliance automation. - Stay current with evolving Azure services, industry trends, and best practices to continually enhance the cloud environment. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 5 years of experience in IT with 1-2 years of hands-on Azure architecture and engineering experience. - Strong knowledge of core Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory. - Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification. - Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, VPN/ExpressRoute, on-prem to cloud integrations, and identity federation (ADFS, SAML, OAuth). - Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with business stakeholders, developers, and security teams. **About the Company:** Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for customers and society. Hitachi fosters innovation through diverse perspectives, creating an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. The company offers industry-leading benefits, support, and services to look after holistic health and wellbeing, promoting a sense of belonging and autonomy in the workplace.,