Cloud Engineer – Azure

Indus Net Technologies Ltd; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Net Technologies Ltd is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize Azure infrastructure. You will implement IaC with Terraform/ARM templates, deploy services like AKS and App Services, and monitor systems with Azure Monitor and Insights.

The role requires night-shift incident response and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure security, reliability, and cost efficiency across global operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Proficient with IaC using Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI.
• Hands-on with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container tech (AKS/Docker).
• Ability to monitor, secure, and optimize cloud resources, including MFA and RBAC policies.
• Willingness to respond to incidents during night shifts and across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking).
• Deploy and configure Azure services (VNet, Load Balancers, App Services, AKS).
• Implement IaC with Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Perform patching, security hardening, and cost optimization.
• Monitor health with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Respond to night-shift incidents and ensure SLAs are met.

Skills

Azure IaaS

Azure PaaS

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

AKS

Docker

Monitoring & alerting

Security controls

RBAC

MFA

24/7 support

Communication skills

Tools

Azure CLI

Terraform

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

AKS

Docker

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
• Deploy and configure Azure services such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Perform regular maintenance, patch management, and security hardening of cloud resources.
• Monitor system health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Respond to incidents during the night shift, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Manage identity and access through Azure AD, ensuring compliance with MFA and RBAC policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for automation, performance optimization, and cost efficiency.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell scripting, and Terraform.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container technologies (AKS/Docker).
• Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and cost optimization within Azure environments.
• Familiarity with security controls, backup & disaster recovery configurations.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Essential for 24/7 operations, customer service, or managing different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Experience supporting global operations or enterprise cloud environments.
• Exposure to multi-cloud tools or hybrid cloud integration is a plus.