Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Collaborate closely with the Azure Cloud Architect to implement cloud architectures that align with business objectives. Responsible for the hands-on deployment, management, and optimization of cloud resources, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of performance and security. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, focusing on performance, scalability, and security. Deploy and configure cloud services, ensuring they meet the necessary compliance and governance standards. Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate and streamline cloud operations using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles. Monitor cloud environments, identifying and addressing issues related to performance, cost, and security. Assist in the development and maintenance of cloud documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans. Provide support for cloud-related incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to prevent future occurrences. Participate in the evaluation of new cloud technologies and tools, providing recommendations to enhance the existing cloud landscape. Contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud processes and practices, promoting a culture of efficiency and innovation. Ensure that all cloud deployments adhere to company policies, standards, and best practices, particularly in the areas of security and compliance. Assist in training and mentoring junior cloud engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices within the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field and ten (10) years of experience in cloud engineering and enterprise applications [or a master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in cloud engineering and enterprise applications].

Certifications Required: Azure Cloud Architect (AZ-303, AZ-305) and Terraform Associate.

Experience must include the following: Implementing and managing scalable, secure cloud environments; infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, Azure DevOps); cloud engineering, with a focus on Microsoft Azure; implementing and managing scalable, secure cloud environments; cloud security principles and best practices; monitoring and optimizing cloud environments, with a focus on performance and cost efficiency;<