Azure Cloud Engineer

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Position: Technical Consultant – Azure Cloud Engineer

The Technical Consultant – Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for architecting, deploying, and supporting Azure-based solutions, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure as code, automation, and enterprise networking. This role involves leading cloud migration initiatives, building secure and scalable Azure Landing Zones, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud platforms aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform as the primary infrastructure-as-code tool.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for both infrastructure and application deployments.
• Lead and support migrations of workloads from on-premises environments to Azure, as well as Azure-to-Azure tenant or subscription migrations.
• Deploy and optimize Azure Landing Zones, ensuring compliance with cloud architecture, governance, security, and networking standards.
• Implement and manage a broad range of Azure services, including compute, storage, databases, networking, and security solutions.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot complex Azure networking components such as VNets, VNet peering, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Support advanced networking topologies, including Azure WAN and hub-and-spoke architectures, with a focus on routing, segmentation, and hybrid connectivity.
• Collaborate with solution architects to translate high-level designs into detailed technical implementations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and architectural diagrams.
• Provide advanced (third-level) support for complex Azure infrastructure and networking issues.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform for Azure, including module development, remote state management, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards) for automation and continuous delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in migrating workloads from on-premises data centers to Azure, as well as Azure-to-Azure migrations.
• Broad experience managing and implementing Azure services across IaaS, PaaS, and security domains.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including reference architectures, multi-subscription environments, and Azure Landing Zone frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of Azure networking, including:
• VNet design, subnetting, and IP management
• VNet peering, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity
• Hub-and-spoke architectures and network security controls
• Proficient scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation and operational efficiency.
• Solid understanding of security best practices, including identity management, RBAC, managed identities, Key Vault, policy enforcement, and tagging strategies.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models, network micro-segmentation, and advanced Azure security features.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Effective communicator, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Contractual and full-time positions available (40 hours per week).
• Hybrid work arrangement.

Note: This position is open to candidates based in Country.

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