Site Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a talented Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure to manage, automate, and optimize our cloud infrastructure. This role will involve a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, cloud operations, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automate deployment and configuration of resources using Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI. Build repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure aligned with Azure Well-Architected Framework. Cloud Operations & Monitoring Manage and monitor Azure cloud resources including VMs, App Services, AKS clusters, and storage solutions. Ensure platform health using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and custom alerting frameworks. Optimize system performance, plan capacity, and proactively identify reliability risks. Access & Identity Lifecycle Management Administer access controls and identity provisioning using Azure Active Directory. Implement RBAC policies and maintain secure access patterns across the environment. Incident Response & Troubleshooting Respond to incidents and performance alerts, ensuring rapid resolution with minimal impact. Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze root causes and implement preventive solutions. Security & Compliance Enforce best practices for cloud security including encryption, key management via Azure Key Vault, and access control. Align infrastructure with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or internal policies. Cost Optimization & Resource Management Monitor and manage cloud spending using Azure Cost Management tools. Recommend and implement strategies for efficient resource usage and scaling. Disaster Recovery & Availability Planning Design and maintain robust backup and DR plans across Azure regions. Ensure recovery objectives are met and tested regularly. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Architecture teams to align goals. Maintain clear documentation on infrastructure design, operations, and procedures. Specific Deliverables Daily operations support for Azure-hosted workloads. Timely provisioning and access management for end users. Effective triaging and closure of cloud incidents. Secure and scalable infrastructure design and automation. Support and drive adoption of SRE practices, including monitoring, incident postmortems, and continuous improvement. Skills Required Strong knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity). Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Bicep), scripting (PowerShell, Python), and deployment automation. Solid foundation in networking concepts and cloud-native security. Experience with cloud observability and logging tools. Proficiency in managing access control using Azure AD and RBAC. Preferred Qualities Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. A passion for automation and eliminating manual work. Documentation-orientedwrites things down to scale learning and onboarding. Proactive attitude toward identifying and fixing reliability gaps. Collaborative, self-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities. Technology Stack Cloud: Microsoft Azure Languages: PowerShell, Python, YAML Tools: Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Bicep Practices: Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, RBAC, Zero Trust Security, Postmortems Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. At least 2 years of professional experience in Azure cloud in a multiple region environment.