Cloud Services Expert - Azure SQL

The Cloud Services Expert Azure

The Cloud Services Expert Azure will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and supporting enterprise-level cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Azure services, infrastructure automation, security best practices, and DevOps tools.

This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on technical execution.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage and optimize Azure services like Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Azure Functions, and more.

- Plan and execute cloud migration strategies for on-premise or hybrid workloads.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible.

- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or related tools.

- Monitor and manage cloud resource usage and costs, optimize workloads for performance and cost-efficiency.

- Ensure security and compliance of cloud resources with best practices and frameworks (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policies, RBAC, Key Vault).

- Set up and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes using native Azure tools.

- Perform routine health checks, diagnostics, and performance tuning of cloud systems.

- Stay up to date on Azure services, features, and best practices; provide recommendations for innovation and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate with development, security, and IT teams to ensure infrastructure supports the application lifecycle effectively.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Strong understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.

- Experience in deploying and managing Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, Firewalls, and NSGs.

- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Terraform, or Bicep.

- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.

- Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python for automation and orchestration.

- Solid knowledge of identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access).

- Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle critical incidents and performance issues.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) :

- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on-prem to cloud migrations.

- Familiarity with governance frameworks, cost management, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

- Understanding of network security principles, firewalls, and zero-trust architecture.

- Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) is a plus.

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