Azure Cloud Engineer/ Expert Tier 3

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled T3 Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to join our team. As a T3 Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining complex Azure cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure Azure infrastructure solutions based on business requirements.

Architect and implement Azure services, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and others, to optimise performance, cost-efficiency, and security.

Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates using Azure Resource Manager or other automation tools to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.

Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex issues related to Azure services and infrastructure, including networking, storage, security, and performance.

Implement and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for Azure resources to ensure proactive detection and resolution of issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure services with on-premises systems and other cloud platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability.

Conduct regular security assessments and audits of Azure infrastructure to identify and remediate potential risks and vulnerabilities.

Plan and execute disaster recovery exercises, including backup and restore procedures, to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.

Stay up to date with the latest Azure services, features, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for optimization, cost efficiency, and performance improvements.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior cloud engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Diploma or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Extensive hands-on experience in architecting, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure at scale.

Strong knowledge of Azure services and features, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and Azure Resource Manager.

Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager Templates, Terraform, or PowerShell scripting.

Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and compliance frameworks relevant to Azure.

Experience in implementing and managing container-based solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Docker on Azure.

Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team and across departments.

Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate are strongly preferred.

Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.

Note:

• This position will be required to be on calls when required based on a schedule.

• The Ideal person should be flexible as extra hours will be required but on rare occasions.

• Remote work accepted