Azure Cloud Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, security)
• Support cloud migration from on-premises to Azure (lift-and-shift and modernization)
• Implement solutions in Azure GCC / Government cloud environments
• Configure and maintain Azure networking (VNet, NSG, Firewall, VPN, ExpressRoute)
• Manage messaging and integration services (Azure Service Bus, Event Hub, Kafka, RabbitMQ or equivalent)
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform / ARM / Bicep / PowerShell / scripting
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and optimize workloads
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational standards
• Work closely with architects and project teams for successful delivery

Requirements Must Have

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 5+ years of infrastructure/cloud engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, and security
• Experience in cloud migration projects
• Experience with messaging or middleware platforms
• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills

Good to Have

• Experience working in Government / regulated / GCC environments
• Azure certifications (AZ-104 / AZ-305 or similar)
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker containers
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana)
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Stakeholder coordination experience