Azure Cloud Engineer - Contract

Experience Range:

Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources including virtual machines, databases, storage accounts, and networking components.
• Implement and manage Azure services such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure DevOps.
• Develop, maintain, and version infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate the deployment and configuration of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with development teams to define and implement infrastructure requirements as code.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Manage system security, patching, and updates to ensure the stability and security of Linux servers.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using AKS, including cluster provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Implement best practices for container orchestration, service discovery, and load balancing in AKS environments.
• Set up monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues in the cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security metrics using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards for cloud environments, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure deployment with CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable application delivery.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure consistency in operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud operations, preferably with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong Linux system administration skills, including command-line proficiency.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-400) are a plus.