Azure Devops Engineer

Neurealm; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurealm is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Administrator to manage and optimize our Azure infrastructure. You will handle VMs, VNets, storage, and security services, while driving automation via Terraform, ARM/Bicep and CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires strong scripting skills (PowerShell/Azure CLI), ITIL-aligned incident management, and a proactive approach to monitoring and cost optimization. Chennai-based, on-site, 24x7 support presence may be required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years hands-on experience in Azure cloud administration/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, and Security services.
• Experience with PowerShell / Azure CLI scripting for automation.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Working knowledge of Windows/Linux server administration.
• Understanding networking concepts (DNS, VPN, Firewall, Load Balancing).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, or similar).
• Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work under SLA pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Azure infrastructure including Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage Accounts, Load Balancers, and Azure AD.
• Perform incident and problem management (L2 escalations from L1), root cause analysis (RCA), and timely resolution within defined SLAs.
• Configure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Manage Identity & Access Management using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD/Entra ID), RBAC, and Conditional Access policies.
• Support backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Backup, Site Recovery).
• Work with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform for provisioning and automation.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Handle patching, capacity planning, cost optimization, and performance tuning of cloud resources.
• Ensure adherence to Cloud and well architected framework best practices, compliance standards, and Azure Policy governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Network, Security, Application) for change management and deployments.
• Document runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles for recurring issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during planned maintenance/outages.

Skills

Azure Compute/Storage/Networking/Sec

PowerShell/Azure CLI

Terraform/ARM/Bicep

Azure DevOps/Git/CI/CD

Windows/Linux server administration

Networking concepts

Monitoring tools

ITIL processes

Troubleshooting

Tools

Grafana

Azure Monitor

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Azure infrastructure including Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage Accounts, Load Balancers, and Azure AD.
• Perform incident and problem management (L2 escalations from L1), root cause analysis (RCA), and timely resolution within defined SLAs.
• Configure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Manage Identity & Access Management using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD/Entra ID), RBAC, and Conditional Access policies.
• Support backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Backup, Site Recovery).
• Work with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform for provisioning and automation.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Handle patching, capacity planning, cost optimization, and performance tuning of cloud resources.
• Ensure adherence to Cloud and well architected framework best practices, compliance standards, and Azure Policy governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Network, Security, Application) for change management and deployments.
• Document runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles for recurring issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during planned maintenance/outages.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud administration/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, and Security services.
• Experience with PowerShell / Azure CLI scripting for automation.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Working knowledge of Windows/Linux server administration.
• Understanding networking concepts (DNS, VPN, Firewall, Load Balancing).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, or similar).
• Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work under SLA pressure.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305).
• Experience with Kubernetes/AKS and containerization.
• Experience with Azure Security Center/Defender for Cloud.
• Scripting knowledge in Python for automation tasks is important.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, 24x7 support environment.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred :"Immediate to 15 days Joiner"

Shift Timings: 1 PM- 11PM IST and 10PM- 6AM IST

Work Location: Chennai Only