Azure Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Experience Level: Mid

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking, databases).
• Automate cloud provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep).
• Configure and maintain virtual networks, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
• Automate deployments and system configurations, integrating with source control, test automation, and security tools.
• Implement cloud security practices (IAM, encryption, firewalls, compliance).
• Use Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and Sentinel to secure cloud resources.
• Set up monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) and implement alerting for cloud infrastructure.
• Analyze and optimize performance, ensuring cost-efficient cloud resource usage.
• Collaborate with teams to align infrastructure with application needs and resolve production issues.
• Document cloud infrastructure, processes, and best practices.
• Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions for high availability and business continuity.

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience with Azure cloud services (VMs, storage, networking, databases).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (IAM, network security, encryption, compliance).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
• In-depth understanding of cloud networking (VNet, load balancers, VPNs) and storage (Blob storage, Azure Files).
• Basic knowledge of containerization (Docker, AKS) and Kubernetes deployment patterns.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI).
• Troubleshooting and collaboration skills for resolving cloud infrastructure and application issues.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with AWS or GCP in addition to Azure.
• Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes network policies.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices for secure deployments.
• Experience with high-availability setups and disaster recovery strategies.

Qualification: 

• Bachelor / Master or equivalent degree in Computer Science or related field. 

Location: 

• Hyderabad