Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

GRM Technologies; Chennai; In loco; INR 2.500.000 - 4.500.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional development

Certification opportunities

International customers

Descrizione del lavoro

GRM Technologies in Chennai is seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, secure, automate and manage Microsoft Azure environments for enterprise customers. The role demands hands-on expertise, enterprise architecture knowledge and leadership in complex cloud initiatives.

You will design and deploy Azure infrastructure, manage VMs, networks, storage, and security controls, and drive modernization and cost optimization across large tenants.

Competenze

• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Experience designing, deploying, securing and managing enterprise-scale Azure environments.
• Strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage and identity services.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Experience with security and regulatory compliance.

Mansioni

• Design, deploy, configure and manage enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure.
• Administer Azure VMs, VNets, Storage, App Services and Azure SQL.
• Manage subscriptions, resource groups and landing zones.
• Implement high availability, DR, backup and continuity solutions.
• Monitor performance, availability, scalability and capacity.
• Lead modernization and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Provide architectural guidance and customer engagement.

Conoscenze

Azure administration

Azure IaaS

Azure networking

Cloud security

Terraform

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Automation

Documentation

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, secure, automate and manage Microsoft Azure environments for enterprise customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on technical expertise, enterprise architecture knowledge, troubleshooting capabilities and experience leading complex cloud infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, configure and manage enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
• Administer Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, Azure App Services and Azure SQL.
• Manage Azure subscriptions, management groups, resource groups and Azure landing zones.
• Implement high availability, disaster recovery, backup and business continuity solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, scalability and capacity.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud optimization initiatives.

2. Azure Networking & Connectivity

• Design and configure Azure VNets, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute.
• Manage Azure Application Gateway, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Front Door and Web Application Firewall.
• Implement private endpoints, Private Link, Azure DNS and hybrid connectivity.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, routing, latency and security issues.
• Review network architecture and recommend security and performance improvements.

3. Cloud Security & Identity Management

• Implement Azure security best practices aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Configure Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management.
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy and Azure Key Vault.
• Implement security monitoring, vulnerability remediation and cloud configuration hardening.
• Support compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct cloud security configuration reviews and support remediation of identified risks.

4. Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI and scripting.
• Work with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement automated patch management, configuration management and infrastructure provisioning.
• Establish reusable deployment templates and infrastructure automation standards.

5. Monitoring, Operations & Incident Management

• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights and alerts.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of critical infrastructure incidents.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, patching and change management activities.
• Implement operational dashboards, monitoring standards and SLA reporting.
• Support business-critical production environments and participate in planned on-call rotations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers during incident resolution.

6. Cloud Architecture & Optimization

• Lead cloud migration and modernization projects from on-premises and hybrid environments to Microsoft Azure.
• Conduct Azure infrastructure architecture reviews covering security, resilience, scalability and performance.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities using Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices.
• Prepare high-level and low-level architecture diagrams, technical documentation and operational runbooks.
• Participate in customer technical discussions, architecture reviews and implementation planning.
• Recommend cloud technology improvements aligned with customer business objectives.

7. Technical Leadership & Customer Engagement

• Act as a senior technical point of contact for enterprise Azure infrastructure engagements.
• Lead technical workshops, solution discussions and infrastructure design reviews.
• Mentor cloud engineers and provide technical oversight for implementation activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevOps, infrastructure and compliance teams.
• Support technical assessments, solution proposals and customer presentations.
• Ensure technical deliverables meet quality, security and project requirements.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• 813 years of overall IT infrastructure, cloud engineering and enterprise technology experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience in administration, implementation and infrastructure management.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, securing and managing enterprise-scale Azure environments.
• Strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, compute and identity services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Front Door, VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute.
• Experience managing Windows Server, Linux and hybrid infrastructure.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Experience with Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, Zero Trust principles and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization and complex troubleshooting.
• Ability to independently manage customer environments and provide architectural recommendations.
• Strong technical documentation, stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Highly Preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Terraform Associate Certification – Advantage

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and enterprise migration projects.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and Cloud Security Posture Management.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise change management.
• Experience supporting government, banking, healthcare or regulated enterprise customers.
• Experience with Azure governance, cost management and enterprise landing zone implementation.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience and relevant Microsoft certifications will also be considered.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to independently manage complex enterprise Azure environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong documentation and technical presentation capabilities.
• Leadership, mentoring and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to cloud security, operational reliability and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work on enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure projects.
• Exposure to cloud architecture, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
• Professional development and certification opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced cloud and cybersecurity professionals.
• Opportunities to work with international enterprise customers.