Azure Cloud Practioner

About the Role

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and technical Azure Cloud Practitioner to design, deploy, and maintain our enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the cornerstone of our cloud operations, responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and highly available environments on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), robust CI/CD pipelines, and advanced Azure-native services to drive operational excellence. ? Key Responsibilities ?Cloud Architecture & Deployment: Architect, deploy, and manage complex Azure environments, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and optimal performance across regions. ? Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate the provisioning and configuration of Azure resources using Terraform, Bicep, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to ensure immutable and repeatable infrastructure. ? Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce zero-trust security models. Manage Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Key Vault, and network security groups (NSGs). Ensure compliance with global data protection standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA). CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Collaborate with development teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for seamless application delivery and container orchestration. ?Monitoring & Optimization: Proactively monitor system performance and resource utilization using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Implement cost-optimization strategies and rightsizing recommendations. ? Database & Storage Management: Architect and manage cloud storage solutions (Azure Blob, Data Lake) and database implementations (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL on Azure). ? Disaster Recovery: Design and execute robust backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity plans utilizing Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup.

Requirements

Technical Qualifications Core Azure Services ? ?Deep operational expertise in Azure Compute (VMs, App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS). ? Advanced knowledge of Azure Networking components (Virtual Networks, Subnets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Traffic Manager, Azure Front Door). Proficiency in Azure Storage architectures (Blob, File, Queue, Table, Data Lake) and Tiering strategies. ? ?Automation & Scripting Strong scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or Bash. ? Extensive experience with IaC tools, specifically HashiCorp Terraform and Azure Bicep/ARM templates. ? ?DevOps & Containerization Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). ? Mastery of Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts) or GitHub Actions. ? ?Experience & Certifications ?Experience: Minimum of 4-6 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, specifically within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. ? ?Track Record: Proven experience migrating on-premises infrastructure to Azure or designing greenfield cloud-native architectures.