Azure Engineer (Tier 1)

AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Azure L1 Engineer in Pune to join the Cloud & Infrastructure Services team. The role focuses on Azure fundamentals, basic hands-on experience, and first-level support for Azure environments.

The successful candidate will monitor resources, assist L2 on migrations, DR, and managed services projects, and help with routine operational tasks while building a career in Microsoft Azure Cloud Operations.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure (IaaS and core PaaS services).
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, NSGs, and Resource Groups.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and Identity Management.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, and Azure App Services.
• Basic understanding of Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, RDP, SSH, VPN, IPs).
• Basic knowledge of Azure CLI or PowerShell is a plus.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and basic Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support for Azure environments and monitor resources.
• Assist in Azure resource deployments and post-deployment validation.
• Monitor and manage basic Azure Monitor alerts and health checks.
• Support migration, DR, and managed services under L2 guidance.
• Create and manage VNets, NSGs, subnets and IPs.
• Escalate issues with complete technical findings.
• Document troubleshooting steps and maintain runbooks.

Skills

Azure fundamentals

Azure VMs

Azure Storage

Azure Networking

Azure Monitor

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Windows/Linux admin

Tools

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Job description

Department: Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Reporting To: Azure L2 Engineer / Azure Architect

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Azure L1 Engineer to join our Cloud & Infrastructure Services team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Azure fundamentals and basic hands-on experience with Azure services.

Job Description

Job Title: Azure L1 Engineer

Location: Pune

Department: Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Experience: 0 – 2 Years

Reporting To: Azure L2 Engineer / Azure Architect

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Azure L1 Engineer to join our Cloud & Infrastructure Services team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Azure fundamentals and basic hands-on experience with Azure services.

The role involves providing first-level support for Azure environments, monitoring cloud resources, performing routine operational tasks, troubleshooting common Azure issues, and assisting the L2 team in Azure migration, disaster recovery (DR), and managed services projects. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in Microsoft Azure Cloud Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Infrastructure Management
• Provision, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Machines (Windows/Linux).
• Create and manage Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Perform VM lifecycle operations such as start, stop, restart, resize, and deallocation.
• Manage managed disks, snapshots, and basic storage operations.
• Assist in Azure resource deployments and post-deployment validation.
• Support Azure migration activities under the guidance of the L2 team.
• Monitoring & Operations
• Monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Service Health, and Activity Logs.
• Configure and manage basic Azure Monitor alerts and Action Groups.
• Perform routine infrastructure health checks and daily operational activities.
• Monitor resource utilization and identify potential issues proactively.
• Escalate incidents to L2 teams with complete technical findings.
• Managed Services & Support
• Provide first-level support for Azure incidents and service requests.
• Troubleshoot common issues related to Virtual Machines, networking, storage, and App Services.
• Perform routine patching, scheduled maintenance, and operational tasks.
• Monitor Azure Backup jobs and perform basic restore validation.
• Follow defined SOPs, runbooks, and escalation procedures.
• Ensure incidents and requests are resolved within agreed SLA timelines.
• Identity & Security
• Create and manage Microsoft Entra ID users and groups.
• Assign Azure RBAC roles.
• Support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Assist in managing Azure Key Vault secrets.
• Review Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendations and escalates security findings.
• Follow organizational security and compliance standards.
• Networking
• Create and manage Virtual Networks, Subnets, and NSGs.
• Configure Public and Private IP addresses.
• Assist with VNet Peering and VPN connectivity.
• Perform basic network troubleshooting for VM and application connectivity.
• Utilize Azure Network Watcher for connectivity diagnostics.
• Documentation & Collaboration
• Update technical documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions.
• Maintain knowledge base articles.
• Communicate incident updates and technical findings to internal teams.
• Collaborate with Azure L2 Engineers during project implementation and issue resolution.

Technical Skills

Required Skills & Experience

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure (IaaS and core PaaS services).
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, NSGs, and Resource Groups.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and Identity Management.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, and Azure App Services.
• Basic understanding of Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, RDP, SSH, VPN, Public/Private IPs, and NSGs.
• Basic knowledge of Azure CLI or PowerShell will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration and basic Linux administration.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes, including Incident, Service Request, Change, and Problem Management.
• Hands-on experience with Jira Service Management, Zoho Desk, or ServiceNow will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of SLA-driven support operations and ticket lifecycle management.
• Good documentation and ticket management practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced support environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new Azure technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Certifications (Optional but Advantageous)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) (Certified or pursuing is an advantage)

What You'll Work On

• Azure Virtual Machine deployment and administration.
• Azure Networking (VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Public/Private IPs, VNet Peering).
• Azure Storage and Backup operations.
• Azure Monitor and Alert management.
• Basic Azure migration support.
• Azure Site Recovery (ASR) monitoring and validation.
• Managed Services (MSP) operations.
• Incident management and customer support.
• Technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Why Join Us

• Exposure to real-world enterprise Azure environments across multiple industries.
• Opportunity to work on Azure migration, disaster recovery, and managed services projects.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise cloud operations and customer environments.
• Structured mentoring from Azure Architects and L2 Engineers.
• Learning and certification support for Azure technologies.
• Collaborative work culture with Cloud, Security, and DevOps teams.