Our client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Azure Cloud Engineer) to provide subject matter expertise around technical infrastructure for the various domains in Application Infrastructure Operation Systems, Middleware, Database, Storage/Back-up, Virtualization and Cloud technologies.
Responsible to oversee provisioning, configuration, scaling, deployment, monitoring and security across compute, storage, networking, connectivity, logging and disaster recovery across the various platforms.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Degree in IT / Computer Science / Electronics Engineering;
- At least 5 years of experience designing, implementing and/or setting up Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure;
- Strong understanding of IaaS, SaaS, PaaS or XaaS and the integration with public clouds;
- 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);
- Familiar with system migration, patching, configuration, backups, performance-tuning, deployment and troubleshooting IT operational and post project migration issues;
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels within the organization;
- Self-motivated, independent, meticulous and at the same time, a good team player.
Desirable Skill(s)
- 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
- Design and manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure across development, staging, QA, production and Q development environments;
- Oversee provisioning, configuration, scaling, deployment, monitoring and security across compute, storage, networking, connectivity, logging and disaster recovery;
- 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;
- Develop and regularly review infrastructure strategies and architecture to keep them aligned with business objectives;
- Introduce new infrastructure services and capabilities that balance business needs, performance and cost;
- Advise application, database and other IT teams on infrastructure policies, architecture standards and best practices;
- Optimizes cloud spending while aligning technology solutions with business goals and operational agility;
- Ensure adherence to security, governance, and regulatory standards, including industry standards and compliance requirements.
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