Azure Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Configure and manage virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, load balancers, and Azure App Services.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Automate deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Managed Identities.
• Configure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Optimize Azure resources for cost, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application issues.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support cloud-native applications.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry best practices.
• Maintain documentation for cloud architecture, deployment procedures, and operational processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Strong understanding of Azure compute, storage, networking, and security services.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or scripting languages.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Familiarity with networking concepts including DNS, VPN, Load Balancers, NSGs, and Firewalls.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MICMS Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• MICMS Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker.
• Knowledge of Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, and Event Hub.
• Experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, or Storage Accounts.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.