Azure Cloud Engineer

Location:

Engagement:

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• Implement Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.
• Develop highly secure network architectures using VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints

Monitoring and Optimisation:

• Monitor cloud performance, ensuring optimal system operation.
• Optimise cloud resources to improve performance and reduce costs.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery:

• Design fault-tolerant architectures with appropriate redundancy across availability zones
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for all critical systems
• Establish RTO/RPO requirements and implement appropriate solutions

Automation and DevOps:

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? Automate deployments and workflows using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, or other scripting tools.

Security and Compliance:

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? Ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Troubleshooting:

? Work closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions.

? Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.

Continuous Improvement:

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? Provide recommendations to enhance existing cloud solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Experience:

• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure.
• 1+ years in senior cloud engineering roles
• Proven track record of designing and implementing Azure-based solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Private Link, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
• Deep experience with Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Security Center, Sentinel, DDoS Protection)
• Proven experience architecting and implementing high-security, multi-tier applications
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS) -
• beneficial for microservices components
• Experience with database technologies (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Redis Cache)

Certifications (Preferred):

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? Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

? Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Soft Skills:

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? Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

? Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

? Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.