Azure Cloud Engineer

5 days ago


Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Synopsis

Experienced Azure Cloud Engineer. As a key member, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of cloud systems for our clients and internal teams. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong technical background, a proactive approach to problem-solving, client support, and a passion for cloud technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Implement Cloud Solutions: Architect, design, and deploy scalable and secure Azure cloud solutions tailored to the clients requirements.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage infrastructure through automation tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure CLI.
  • Cloud Security: Implement and manage cloud security configurations and best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups (NSGs), firewalls, and encryption.
  • Performance Optimization: Monitor cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, making necessary adjustments and recommendations.
  • Troubleshooting & Incident Management: Diagnose and resolve issues related to network, storage, compute, and other services within Azure environments, participating in on-call rotation when needed.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Automate deployments and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar.
  • Cost Management: Optimize cloud spend by managing budgets, implementing cost control policies, and recommending cost-effective solutions.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with developers, network engineers, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth cloud operations and project success.
  • Documentation: Maintain clear and concise documentation of cloud environments, configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and assist in knowledge transfer across the team.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven experience in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure in a production environment.

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Storage, Azure Networking (VNets, VPNs, Load Balancers), and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or other relevant languages.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud security best practices and tools (Azure Security Center, Sentinel, etc.).
  • Understanding of networking principles (DNS, load balancing, VPNs, etc.) in cloud environments.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900): A foundational certification demonstrating basic knowledge of Azure services and solutions.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104): Validates expertise in managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305): Advanced certification for designing and implementing Azure solutions, covering architecture and security.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500): Focuses on security best practices and knowledge for implementing and managing security controls.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400): Demonstrates proficiency in combining people, process, and technology to deliver cloud solutions using DevOps methodologies.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204): Designed for cloud engineers who also work on building and deploying cloud-native applications.

Soft Skills

  • Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
  • Be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.Research and showcase knowledge in the industrys latest trends and technologies.
  • Interacting well with others since teamwork is common.
  • Exhibiting a commitment to lifelong learning since technology is always changing.
  • Thinking outside the box to solve problems creatively.
  • Be flexible and receptive to change
  • A meticulous and organized approach to work.
  • A logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem-solving.
  • A thorough, detail-oriented work style.


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