Job Description: 1. Solution Design and Implementation: • Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures on Azure. • Leading the design, implementation, and management of Azure cloud solutions, • Developing infrastructure as code using ARM templates, Terraform, or other relevant tools. • Ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for Azure infrastructure. • Integrating Azure with other cloud and on-premises environments. 2. Management and Operations: • Managing and administering Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, databases, and other services. • Overseeing the patching, maintenance, and monitoring of Azure infrastructure. • Implementing and managing Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and automation. • Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure infrastructure and applications. • Managing the cloud environment's budget and resource allocation. 3. Security and Compliance: • Implementing and enforcing security policies and best practices for Azure environments. • Ensuring adherence to cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements. • Managing access control and permissions using Azure Active Directory and RBAC. • Implementing and managing Azure Security Center, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and other security features. • Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments. 4. Team Leadership and Collaboration: • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software development, data, and security teams. • Providing guidance and support to other team members. • Facilitating knowledge transfer and training for other teams. 5. Innovation and Optimization: • Identifying opportunities to optimize cloud costs and performance. • Evaluating and recommending new Azure services and features. • Drive FinOps practices to ensure visibility, accountability, and optimization of cloud spend. • Recommending improvements to cloud technologies and processes. Key Skills: • 6+ years of Experience with working on Azure Infrastructure services (Architecture/administration/operations) • Strong working knowledge of AZURE services: Azure VMs, AKS; Storage Accounts; Load Balancers; Virtual Network; DNS; IAM; Vault, VPN; Private Link; Express Route; WAF; Application Gateway, Azure DDoS, Entra ID; Billing; Trusted Advisor; SSO; Monitor; Backup; Network Watcher; Traffic Manager • Strong Knowledge in AVD Environment • Azure security – NSG, ASG, security policies, role based access management • Azure HA and DR – ASR, regions, Availability Zone, Availability Set, Scale Set, PPG • Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. • Strong knowledge of AVD, Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, and firewalls. • Experience with Azure security and compliance features. • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • Experience with Windows server administration. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is often preferred. • Relevant Certifications: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is often preferred. Certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-140 certification (Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert), or AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) are highly valuable.