Azure Cloud Infra Monitoring

Azure Admin or Cloud Infra Monitoring

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 1-2 years

Immediate joiners preferred.

Work from Office

Shift: 24/7

Mandatory Skills: Azure Paas & Datadog Monitoring

nsenthil.kumar@genpact.com with Sub of "Azure/Datadog Monitoring" along with notice period.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Azure Cloud Monitoring Engineer to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in monitoring and managing Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure its performance, security, and availability. You will be responsible for real-time monitoring, incident management, troubleshooting, and optimizing the performance of Azure-based systems.

Responsibilities

· Azure Cloud Monitoring:

o Monitor Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networks, storage, and services using Azure Monitor , and other monitoring tools.

o Set up alerts, thresholds, and dashboards to ensure the health and performance of all Azure resources.

o Proactively monitor and manage Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, and Azure SQL Database.

· Incident Detection and Response:

o Respond to and resolve real-time incidents, alerts, and performance issues across the Azure environment.

o Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and availability issues across Azure resources.

o Escalate issues as needed and collaborate with other technical teams to resolve complex problems.

· Performance Optimization:

o Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and resource inefficiencies in Azure environments.

o Perform capacity planning and optimization of cloud resources to reduce costs and improve overall system performance.

o Regularly review performance metrics and recommend changes to enhance the efficiency of Azure resources.

· Automation and Scripting:

o Write and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) to automate monitoring tasks, incident resolution, and resource management.

o Develop and implement automation for Azure resource provisioning and scaling using Azure Automation, Azure Functions, and ARM templates.

· Documentation and Reporting:

o Maintain detailed documentation related to monitoring configurations, best practices, troubleshooting steps, and incident reports.

o Provide regular reports on system health, incident response, and Azure resource utilization to stakeholders.

· Collaboration and Escalation:

o Work closely with other NOC team members, system administrators, and Azure engineers to resolve complex issues and optimize cloud services.

o Participate in cross-team meetings to review incidents and improve response times and procedures.

Qualifications we seek in you!

· Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

· Experience:

o 1-2 years of experience working with Azure cloud environments.

o Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Security Center.

o Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, and databases.

o Experience with incident management and monitoring of cloud-based services.

· Skills & Knowledge:

o Strong understanding of Azure services, networking, storage, and security configurations.

o Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI).

o Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Automation.

o Understanding of monitoring and alerting systems, and a proactive approach to detecting performance issues before they impact service availability.

o Knowledge of containerized applications in Azure (Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

o Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.