Microsoft Azure Engineer

Job Description

• Responsible for the implementation and management of applications and infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and architect Azure infrastructure solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Implement best practices for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Configure and deploy various Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, Azure Active Directory, Azure SQL, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Design, Implement, administer, and manage Azure Virtual Desktops (AVDs) and host pools, AVD images, and workload and scaling
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of Azure resources using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other automation frameworks
• Set up Azure CI-CD Pipelines.
• Deploy Microsoft Dynamics and SAP S/4 Hana, and High Volume Image processing applications.
• Implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools to ensure resource health, performance, and security
• Experience with Linux server administration and maintenance
• Identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and areas for optimization, proposing effective solutions
• Continuously monitor resource utilization and provide recommendations for rightsizing and cost optimization
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards for Azure environments
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and remediation to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of Azure resources
• Stay informed about Azure security features, patches, and updates, applying them as necessary to mitigate risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and operations, to align cloud solutions with business requirements
• Document technical designs, procedures, and configurations for knowledge sharing and compliance
• Manage Linux server provision and administration
• Training / Experience Desired or Required
• Azure Administrator or Azure Engineer certification is preferred
• 7 years’ experience as an Azure Engineer required with 10+ years desired
• Experience in setting up CI-CD pipelines for multiple applications and deployments
• Experience in setting up and maintaining Azure AD with integration for federated access.