Azure Consultant

IT / Cloud Services Job Summary We are Department: seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Consultant to help our organization or clients leverage Microsoft Azure for cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, and application lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions on the Azure platform, with a strong understanding of cloud governance, security, and best practices. Key Responsibilities 1. Assess existing infrastructure and provide guidance and architecture on Azure migration strategies. 2. Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance Azure environments and well-versed with containerization architecture 3. Collaborate with stakeholders to define business and technical requirements. 4. Deploy and manage Azure services including VMs, App Services, Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and networking components. 5. Implement cloud governance, cost optimization, and security best practices. 6. Provide support for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and automation. 7. Work with DevOps tools for CI/CD and infrastructure as code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform). 8. Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer sessions with internal teams or clients. Required Skills & Qualifications 1. Proven experience as an Azure Consultant, Cloud Engineer, or similar role. 2. Strong knowledge of core Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security). 3. Experience with Azure Active Directory, RBAC, and policy implementation. 4. Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, etc.). 5. Familiarity with DevOps tools: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform, etc. 6. Understanding of networking concepts: VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPNs. 7. Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400) are a plus. Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures. 2. Knowledge of containerization (Docker, AKS, Kubernetes). 3. Exposure to enterprise-level migration and modernization projects. 4. Understanding of data and analytics services (Azure Synapse, Data Factory, etc.). Soft Skills 1. Strong communication and consulting skills. 2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 3. Problem-solving mindset and customer-focused approach.