ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Design and implement Azure and/or other cloud-based solutions, ensuring they meet scalability, security, and performance requirements. • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements. • Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies. • Implement security measures and best practices to safeguard client data and infrastructure in Azure and/or other cloud environments. • Monitor and optimize the performance of Azure and/or other cloud resources to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure and/or other cloud services, network connectivity, and application performance. • Assist in data migration and integration projects to transition on-premises systems to Azure and/or other cloud solutions. • Stay up to date with the latest Azure and cloud technologies, features, services, and industry trends, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our service offerings and capabilities. • Participate in change management and incident review as needed. Document changes and actions in change management and ticketing systems. • Vigilantly protect company and our client's data through our cybersecurity risk program, which adapts to a rapidly changing threat landscape, business strategies, risks, and vulnerabilities. • Act as an escalation point for all things Azure. • Provide SNOC support as needed. • Offer project and end-user support as delegated by the Vice President, Director, and Manager.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
o 3 years of hands-on Azure experience
o Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
o Proven experience as an Azure Engineer with a strong understanding of Azure services, solutions, and best practices.
o Proficiency in deploying and managing Azure resources using Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell.
o Experience with Azure networking, virtual machines, storage solutions, and identity management.
o Familiarity with Azure security features, compliance standards, and data protection mechanisms.
o Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
o Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in an Azure environment is a plus.
o Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
o Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and with clients.
o Experience in administering, monitoring, and performance-tuning Linux systems
o Proficiency deploying Docker containerized applications and familiarity with Docker logging
o Understanding of best practices for Azure-based storage solutions like Azure Files, Blob Storage, and Azure Data Lake