Cloud Engineer

About This Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure .

In this role, you will play a key part in driving cloud transformation, automation, and operational excellence across critical business systems.

Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Engineering

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available Azure cloud environments
• Architect solutions aligned with best practices for performance, cost optimization, and security
• Manage core Azure services including Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, Azure SQL, Load Balancers
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform / Bicep
• Drive automation and standardization across cloud deployments

DevOps & Containerization

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline release cycles and deployments

System Administration & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Administer Linux and Windows servers across cloud and on-prem environments
• Manage hybrid infrastructure (On-Premise + Azure) ensuring seamless integration
• Configure and maintain networking components (VPN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls)
• Manage identity and access using Azure AD (Entra ID)

Security, Monitoring & Reliability

• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for proactive issue detection
• Enforce security policies, RBAC, and compliance standards
• Manage secrets and sensitive data using Azure Key Vault
• Handle incident management, root cause analysis, and system recovery
• Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS)
• Solid knowledge of Terraform / Bicep (Infrastructure as Code)
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Strong background in system administration (Linux & Windows)
• Good understanding of networking concepts and hybrid environments
• Experience with Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, and security best practices
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and incident management
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Nice to Have

• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.)
• Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible, etc.)
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in Azure
• Experience in enterprise or government environments