Azure Cloud Engineer III - Azure Services + Python programming

Azure Cloud Engineer III

About the Role

As a Cloud Engineer III, you'll be instrumental in shaping our cloud infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. You'll get to:

• Design and implement cloud solutions

  using a wide range of Azure services, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python

  to streamline security processes and boost operational efficiency.

• Design and implement Azure Function-based solutions

  .
• Collaborate closely with

  DevOps, development, and security teams

  to integrate security best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Monitor cloud environments

  for security incidents, respond to alerts, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the

  latest cloud security trends, threats, and best practices

  , providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering

  , with a strong focus on

  Azure services and cloud security

  .

• Strong proficiency in Python programming for automation and scripting

  related to Azure services (not just web application development).
• Previous experience with

  application development using Python

  is required.
• Hands-on experience with

  Python Automation testing using BDDs

  (Behavior-Driven Development).

• Azure Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of

  Azure Services

  (Azure Functions, Azure Policy, Azure Automation Runbooks, Azure Storage, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Log Analytics (KQL), Azure PowerShell Commands, Azure RBAC, Entra ID) is a must.
• Experience with

  Azure Function App, Azure Policy, Azure Runbooks

  .
• Strong understanding of

  Azure Networking

  , encryption, and security protocols in cloud environments.

• Tools:

  Basic understanding of tools like

  Git, Jenkins, JIRA, Bitbucket

  is required.

• Skills:

  Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Certifications:

  Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-204) are a plus.

• AI Services:

  Experience with AI services in the Azure environment is a plus.

• Communication:

  Excellent communication skills.