CLOUD ENGINEER AZURE INFRASTRUCTURE

Cloud Engineer Azure Infrastructure

Task Responsibilities

• Implement Azure infrastructure solutions based on architectural designs by translating architectural blueprints into technical implementations and drive automation standards
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, and ARM templates
• Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD and orchestration:
  • Design and implement release pipelines with YAML templates, variable groups, Azure App Configuration, release gates, and approval processes
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID identity services:
  • Cloud Sync, Azure AD Connect, Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Administrative Units, Entitlement Management, Cross-Tenant Sync, B2B/B2C
  • Enterprise Applications: App Registration, APIs, SSO, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0
• Configure Active Directory Domain Services and Kerberos authentication for hybrid environments
• Data Services: Azure SQL Database, Blob & File Storage, Key Vaults, Cosmos DB
• Deploy and manage Azure services:
  • Compute & App Services: Virtual Machines, Web Apps, APIs, Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus
• Implement Governance & Compliance:
  • Management Groups, Landing Zones, Azure Policies, Azure Tags
• Configure Networking & Security:
  • NSGs, Azure Routes, Front Door, Application Gateway, WAF
  • Azure DNS, Private DNS, Virtual WAN, Site-to-Site VPN, Private Links, Private Endpoints
• Apply advanced security controls with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Secure access, monitor and troubleshoot virtual networks
• Manage data protection and security compliance
• Configure, monitor, collect, and analyze data generated by cloud resources
• Perform planned maintenance on cloud infrastructure resources when needed
• Control creation of new resources (manual or automated) in alignment with design and architecture
• Assist in optimizing the architecture of cloud infrastructure for business, security, and performance
• Document and follow up tasks in Azure DevOps and ServiceNow

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services (compute, networking, storage, identity, data)
• Strong experience with IaC, Azure DevOps, and orchestration
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation frameworks
• Knowledge of identity management, security, HA/DR, and cost optimization
• Certifications:
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (required)
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate (preferred)
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (required)
• Team player with ability to work with multiple technical teams and technologies to ensure high security standards across the entire IT landscape