Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Overview

Location : Remote

Recruitment Manager |

We are seeking a highly skilled 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages to automate cloud operations and deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• Continuously improve cloud automation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience

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