Azure Cloud Engineer (JD#11054)

Job Summary

Cloud Engineer responsible for driving the organization’s digital strategy by transforming IT systems into a secure, scalable, and cost-optimized Microsoft Azure cloud environment. Designs high-availability architectures and also provides 2nd-level end-user support and manages daily IT operations.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience;
• Must have 4+ years of relevant experience in Microsoft Azure cloud environments;
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads;
• Proficient in Azure App Services, Azure Application Gateway, and Load Balancing;
• Solid understanding of Azure Networking (TCP/IP, subnetting, VNet peering, S2S & P2S VPN);
• Experience with automation and scripting using Azure CLI, PowerShell, YAML, and related tools (e.g., OpenLens, Docker, Visual Studio Code);
• Experience in Cloudflare DNS and Web Application Firewall (WAF);
• Exposure to cloud and network monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Dynatrace, Grafana, PRTG);
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform);
• Experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 services;
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support capabilities.

Desired Skill-set

• Microsoft Azure certifications, including DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer, or Solutions Architect;
• Additional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, AKS, App Services, networking, storage, and security components;
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and optimize cloud workloads for reliability and efficiency;
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations using tools such as Jenkins, PowerShell, and Azure CLI scripting;
• Implements Infrastructure as Code to automate deployments, and strengthens identity and data security to ensure business continuity and reduce cyber risks;
• Optimizes cloud spending while aligning technology solutions with business goals and operational agility;
• Ensure adherence to security, governance, and regulatory standards, including MAS TRM and PCI-DSS compliance requirements. 

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