About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to join our IT infrastructure team. This role is crucial in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure solutions that are scalable, secure, and highly available. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Azure services, automation, and cloud networking.
Key Responsibilities
* Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure solutions (including Azure Virtual Desktop), ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
* Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to streamline infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
* Networking & Security: Implement and maintain Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), ExpressRoute, NSGs, VPNs, firewalls, and identity access controls to secure cloud environments.
* Monitoring & Performance Tuning: Set up monitoring and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to track system health and performance.
* Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Design and implement backup, failover, and disaster recovery strategies leveraging Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Backup services.
* Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to cloud governance, cost optimization, and compliance policies within the Azure environment.
* Troubleshooting & Support: Provide Level 2/3 support for cloud infrastructure, resolving incidents and performing root cause analysis.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Azure.
* Strong expertise in Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure SQL, App Services, and Storage Accounts.
* Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and system administration.
* Solid networking knowledge, including VPNs, VNet peering, Load Balancers, DNS, and Azure Firewall.
* Experience with identity & security management, including Azure Active Directory (AAD), RBAC, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
* Familiarity with monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
* Understanding of cloud cost management and FinOps best practices.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
* Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400) are highly desirable.
* Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
* Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and on-premises-to-Azure migration strategies.
* Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and modern cloud security frameworks.
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