Overview
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The Azure Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments that support business applications and operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Azure IaaS, networking, automation, and security.
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Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Implementation:
o Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure components, including Virtual Machines, VNets, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure Firewall.
o Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
o AI Agent Development
Operations & Maintenance:
o Manage and optimize Azure environments for performance, availability, and cost.
o Configure and monitor Azure Backup, Site Recovery (ASR), and high availability solutions.
o Manage identity and access using Azure Active Directory (AAD), RBAC, and Conditional Access.
Automation & DevOps Integration:
o Automate deployments, patching, and monitoring using Azure DevOps pipelines or PowerShell scripting.
o Collaborate with development and DevOps teams for CI/CD and environment management.
Security & Compliance:
o Implement Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Policy management.
o Ensure infrastructure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
o Set up and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive monitoring.
o Troubleshoot infrastructure and networking issues across hybrid environments.
Collaboration & Documentation:
o Work closely with cross-functional teams including Networking, Security, and Application Development.
o Document infrastructure configurations, standards, and procedures.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
4+ years of experience in Azure cloud infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
Strong knowledge of:
o Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and network security groups (NSGs).
o Azure Compute (VMs, Scale Sets), Storage Accounts, and Azure Backup.
o Azure Active Directory, RBAC, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates).
o Scripting languages (PowerShell, CLI, or Python).
Experience with monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or third-party tools.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
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Preferred Qualifications:
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure) and migration strategies.
Knowledge of containerization (AKS, Docker) and serverless technologies.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud governance.