Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Deployment and Configuration
•Provision, configure, and manage Azure services, including virtual machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, and Azure Functions.
•Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components, including virtual networks (VNets), subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, and Load Balancers.
•Configure and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity using Azure Arc, Site-to-Site VPN, and ExpressRoute.
•Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), Azure Policy, and cloud governance controls.
•Demonstrate strong knowledge of operating systems, including Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), container platforms, and automation tools.
Automation and DevOps Integration
•Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or Ansible.
•Integrate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
•Apply DevOps and GitOps principles to improve deployment consistency, reliability, and automation.
•Automate routine deployments, security configurations, infrastructure management, and compliance checks.
Monitoring, Security, and Compliance
•Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure workloads using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Network Watcher.
•Implement cloud security best practices using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, data loss prevention (DLP) controls, and encryption at rest and in transit.
•Ensure cloud solutions align with applicable regulatory and security frameworks.
•Support security assessments and audits by preparing compliance documentation, configuration records, and supporting evidence.
Operations and Troubleshooting
•Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure, networking, container, and application-hosting issues in Azure environments.
•Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize service disruptions.
•Optimize Azure resource utilization, cost, performance, availability, and scalability.
•Maintain operational runbooks, configuration baselines, technical documentation, and architecture diagrams.
•Support incident, problem, and change management processes in accordance with established operational procedures.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
•Collaborate with cloud architects, application teams, security specialists, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.
•Participate in change advisory boards (CABs), architecture reviews, and technical governance forums.
•Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge bases, operational documentation, and knowledge-sharing activities.
•Identify and implement improvements in cloud operations, infrastructure automation, security, and cloud adoption practices.
Qualifications and Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
•4–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles, including at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
•Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is mandatory.
•ITIL 4 Foundation certification is mandatory.
•Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), container platforms, and serverless services such as Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
•Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
•Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity and access management, cloud security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
•Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and hybrid cloud environments.
•Familiarity with applicable regulatory and security frameworks.
Key Competencies
•Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to manage complex technical issues and work effectively in a service delivery environment.
•Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
•Strong documentation, knowledge-sharing, and mentoring capabilities.
•Commitment to security, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
