Azure Cloud Operations Engineer-Long Term Contract-Onsite/Mumbai

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud architectures. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible. Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of Azure resources. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and integrate with other tools as needed. Implement and monitor security best practices across Azure services. Configure and maintain Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, load balancers). Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools for performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Manage identity and access management using Azure Active Directory and RBAC. Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA). Optimize cloud usage and costs through resource planning and automation. Provide disaster recovery and backup strategies using native and third-party tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions efficiently. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, including architecture and service deployment. Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and CI/CD pipeline design. Experience with scripting in PowerShell and/or Python. In-depth understanding of Azure networking and security principles. Hands-on experience with Terraform or Ansible for automation. Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) and RBAC. Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies. Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery practices in cloud environments. Understanding of compliance frameworks and implementation within Azure. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400). Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises to cloud migration projects. Exposure to containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (AKS). Show more Show less