Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, migrate and manage scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), networking, security, DevOps, and modern application hosting patterns. You will serve as a technical leader, guiding both internal teams and clients through their cloud transformation journey.

What You Will Do

Design and Implement Azure Cloud Solutions

• Develop end-to-end Azure solutions that meet business, performance, and security objectives.
• Align architectural designs with enterprise standards and operational requirements.
• Ensure scalability, availability, and reliability across deployed cloud services.

Architect Cloud-Native and Hybrid Applications

• Design and deploy applications using Azure PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Integrate on-premises and cloud systems to support hybrid environments.
• Apply modern application architecture principles, including microservices and containers.

Ensure Security, Compliance, and Governance

• Implement Azure Policy, RBAC, and identity management using Azure AD or Entra ID.
• Enforce compliance frameworks and data protection standards.
• Apply zero-trust principles and proactive threat mitigation strategies.

Evaluate and Integrate Third-Party Tools

• Assess and select compatible third-party services to enhance Azure capabilities.
• Integrate managed services and marketplace solutions into Azure ecosystems.
• Ensure compatibility, scalability, and security of integrated solutions.

Lead Cloud Migration Projects

• Plan and execute cloud migration strategies from assessment to implementation.
• Manage migration timelines, risk assessments, and resource coordination.
• Ensure minimal disruption to operations during migration activities.

Stay Current with Azure Innovations

• Continuously research and adopt emerging Azure technologies and tools.
• Align architectural decisions with the latest Microsoft and industry best practices.
• Participate in Azure community discussions, certifications, and events to maintain expertise.

What Qualifies You

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering, with a focus on Microsoft ecosystems.
• Proven experience designing and managing solutions in Azure
• Expertise in VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Citrix (XenApp, XenDesktop).
• Experience with AWS

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Citrix Certified Expert (CCE-V)

Technical Skills

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Blueprints, and Landing Zones
• Well-Architected Framework principles
• Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud design patterns

Infrastructure & Networking

• Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall
• Load balancing, Application Gateway, Front Door, and CDN
• DNS, IP management, and routing principles

Compute & Storage

• Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• App Services, Functions, and Logic Apps
• Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Disks), Azure SQL, Cosmos DB

Security & Compliance

• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Conditional Access, MFA, Managed Identities
• Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Security Center, Sentinel
• Zero Trust principles, encryption, and network segmentation

Automation & DevOps

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates
• CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Scripting with PowerShell and Python

Monitoring & Operations

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• Backup, Site Recovery, and Disaster Recovery planning
• Cost management and FinOps principles

Application & Integration

• API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hub
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
• Serverless computing and microservices architecture

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills