Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist (Azure)
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist with a focus on Microsoft Azure to join our IT team.
- The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure.
- With over 7 years of experience and a degree in Information Technology or a related field, you will be responsible for driving cloud infrastructure strategies, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security of our cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure Azure cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and other IT teams to design cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements.
- Oversee the deployment of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.
Cloud Management and Optimization:
- Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Implement and maintain Azure governance frameworks, including policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and resource tagging.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and operational effectiveness, including regular assessments and right-sizing of resources.
Security and Compliance:
- Ensure cloud infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Implement security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, network security groups, and security monitoring.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Automation and Scripting:
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages to automate cloud operations and deployments.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
- Continuously improve cloud automation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Disaster Recovery and Backup:
- Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) solutions and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Regularly test and validate DR plans to ensure they meet organizational requirements and recovery objectives.
- Manage data protection services, including Azure Backup and Site Recovery, to safeguard critical data and workloads.
Collaboration and Support:
- Provide expert guidance and support to development teams, IT operations, and business units regarding Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
- Lead cloud infrastructure-related projects and initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and processes.
- Generate regular reports on cloud usage, performance, and cost, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Azure services, features, and best practices.
Educational Background:
- Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).
Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud infrastructure.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including design, implementation, and management of cloud solutions.
- Strong background in networking, virtualization, storage, and security within cloud environments.
- Expertise in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and Azure Security Center.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS or Google Cloud, is a plus.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization.
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