Azure Infrastructure Engineer (Only W2)

Location: Warren, NJ (Hybrid-3 days onsite in a week)


Role Overview

The Infrastructure Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing hybrid infrastructure solutions that span Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments. This role ensures high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems through best Architecture practices while leading a technical team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Day to Day job Duties Infrastructure Lead: (what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)


? Architecture & Design

o Lead the design and deployment of hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating Azure cloud and on-prem systems.
o Develop infrastructure governance, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
? Operations & Management
o Oversee daily infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
o Data Centers Management
o Manage Azure services (VMs, networking, storage, Active Directory) and on-prem resources.
o Manage Cloud engineering and DevOps practices

? Automation & Optimization
o Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and PowerShell.

o Drive cost optimization and resource utilization across environments.
? Collaboration
o Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to optimize deployments.
o Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure engineers.

? Monitoring & Troubleshooting

o Use tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and on-prem monitoring solutions for proactive incident management.

? Compliance & Security
o Ensure adherence to regulatory and security requirements across cloud and on-prem platforms.

 

Basic Qualifications: (what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each)
? Minimum 8+ years of experience in below:
? Minimum 8+ years of Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security stack).
? Minimum 8+ years of Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
? Minimum 8+ years of Hands-on experience with on-prem Dell EMC hosts, VMware, unity storage and barcode FC switches
? Minimum 8+ years of Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines.
? Minimum 8+ years of Hands on Experience of networking (firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, Vnet).
?Minimum 8+years of Experience with disaster recovery and backup solutions.
?Minimum 8+ years with hybrid cloud integrations and migration strategies.

Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator.
?Minimum 8+ years of Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.
? Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
? Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills
? Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
? Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
? Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.
Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience