Job Title: Senior Azure Operations Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: Long term Contract
Required Technical Expertise
· Azure Administration: Deep experience managing Azure IaaS/PaaS environments (App Services, Azure SQL, AKS, Azure Networking).
· Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in Terraform or Bicep to manage and scale cloud environments.
· Scripting & Automation: Strong PowerShell or Python skills to automate routine service requests and cloud maintenance.
· Observability: Expert-level knowledge of Azure Monitor, Kusto Query Language (KQL), and Dashboards.
· Identity & Security: Solid understanding of Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), RBAC, and Azure Key Vault.
Professional Qualities (The "Engineering Excellence" Traits)
· Ownership: You don’t just close tickets; you own the outcome and the client''s success.
· Collaborative Leadership: Ability to mentor an offshore engineer and foster a "one-team" mentality across time zones.
· Problem-Solving: A "not-giving-up" attitude when faced with complex system bottlenecks or architectural challenges.
· Communication: Ability to give clear technical demos to clients and articulate the value of proposed improvements.
Must Have & Desired Skills:
Azure Administration: Deep experience managing Azure IaaS/PaaS environments (App Services, Azure SQL, AKS, Azure Networking).Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in Terraform or Bicep to manage and scale cloud environments.