ITC Infotech - Azure Kubernetes Architect/Administrator

Job Title : Azure Kubernetes Architect and Administrator (L3 Capacity, Managed Services)

Key Responsibilities :

- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) : Architect, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.

Azure Infrastructure and Platform Services :

- IaaS : Design and implement robust Azure-based infrastructure for critical BFSI applications.

- PaaS : Optimize the use of Azure PaaS services, including App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Service Fabric.

- Security & Compliance : Ensure adherence to BFSI industry standards by implementing advanced security measures (e.g., Azure Security Center, role-based access control, encryption protocols).

- Cost Optimization : Analyze and optimize Azure resource usage to minimize costs while maintaining performance and compliance standards.

- Automation : Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Azure DevOps.

- Process Improvements : Continuously identify areas for operational enhancements in line with BFSI-specific needs.

- Collaboration : Partner with cross-functional teams to support deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and the lifecycle management of applications.

Required Skills :

- Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure IaaS and PaaS, and container orchestration.

- Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and tools such as Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault.

- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Familiarity with cost management tools such as Azure Cost Management + Billing.

- Experience in monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.

- Understanding of BFSI compliance regulations and standards.

- Process improvement experience using frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- Certifications like Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Azure DevOps Engineer are advantageous.

- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Azure and Kubernetes environments within BFSI or similar industries.

- Expertise in AKS, Azure IaaS, PaaS, and security tools like Azure Security Center.

- Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

- Strong understanding of BFSI compliance standards.

- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Azure Log Analytics, and ADF.

- Skilled in cost management using Azure Cost Management tools.

- Knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM, Freshworks ITSM, change management, team leadership, and process improvement frameworks like Lean or Six Sigma.