Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing complex Azure-based operations, driving improvements in cloud service delivery, and ensuring alignment with client service level agreements. The individual leads technical teams, implements automation, and fosters innovation in cloud operations to enhance organizational performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Azure IaaS/PaaS operations by architecting, deploying, and managing virtual machines, networking, and storage solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
2. Implement and optimize Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager templates to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
3. Oversee Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, ensuring secure deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containerized applications in production environments.
4. Drive continuous improvement in operational processes by analyzing incident trends, implementing automation, and refining monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
5. Mentor and empower the support team, providing expert technical leadership in troubleshooting complex production issues and ensuring adherence to best practices.
6. Ensure compliance with security and governance standards by applying Azure Policy, RBAC, and cost management tools to maintain regulatory and budgetary requirements.
7. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with SLAs and client expectations.
8. Foster innovation by evaluating and integrating new Azure services and operational tools to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

Skill Requirements

1. Advanced Proficiency In Infrastructure As Code Using Terraform And Arm Templates For Azure Provisioning.
2. Excellent Skills In Azure Kubernetes Service (Aks) Deployment, Scaling, And Management.
3. Strong Expertise In Azure Monitoring, Logging, And Diagnostics Tools.
4. Advanced Understanding Of Azure Security Controls, Rbac, And Policy Management.
5. Excellent Troubleshooting And Incident Management Abilities In Complex, MultiTenant Azure Environments.
6. Solid Experience With Cost Management, Resource Optimization, And Cloud Governance Within Azure.
7. Strong Leadership And Mentoring Skills In Technical Operations Teams.

Other Requirements

1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (recommended)
2. Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (optional but valuable)
3. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (optional but valuable