Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer

Value2Biz; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 914,000 - 1,095,000; Full time

Job summary

Value2Biz is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Azure Platform Services team in the IT Division. You will design, deploy, migrate, automate, and support enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure with a focus on SAP workloads in production environments.

The role requires at least 7+ years of hands-on Azure experience, IaC, automation, and cloud security, and you will work on-site in San Luis Potosí five days a week, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering or related roles.
• Strong hands-on with Azure IaaS in production environments.
• Experience with Azure VMs, VNets, NSGs, load balancers, storage, and Site Recovery.
• Scripting and automation with PowerShell and Python.
• Experience with JSON, YAML, ARM templates, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Azure CLI, and IaC practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication in English.
• On-site in San Luis Potosí, Mexico five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, migrate, automate, and manage Azure IaaS for enterprise workloads.
• Support SAP workloads on Azure and optimize performance.
• Develop automated deployment and configuration solutions.
• Provide technical SME for Azure infrastructure and security.
• Participate in testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• Provide after-hours and weekend support as required.
• Support governance and compliance in cloud environments.

Skills

Azure IaaS

IaC

Automation

Cloud security

SAP workloads

Production support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Azure CLI

JSON

YAML

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Senior IT Analyst – Applications (Senior Azure Cloud Engineer)

Job Type: Contractor

Location: On-site – San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Contract Duration: 6–12 months (with possibility to extend)

Compensation: $90,000 MXN / month

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, on-site

About the Role

Value2Biz is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Azure Platform Services team within the Information Technology Division.

In this role, you will design, deploy, migrate, automate, and support enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with a particular focus on SAP workloads and mission-critical cloud environments. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert, helping ensure platform reliability, security, performance, and operational excellence across complex, globally distributed systems.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with Azure infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, cloud security, and production support. You should be comfortable working independently, collaborating with architects and cross‑functional teams, and resolving complex technical challenges.

Important: This position requires working on‑site five days a week in the industrial park Logistik in San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Key Responsibilities

1. Azure Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure

• Design, build, deploy, migrate, and manage Microsoft Azure IaaS solutions in enterprise production environments.
• Support Azure virtual machines, virtual networks, network security groups, load balancers, storage, databases, application services, and integration services.
• Support and optimize Azure environments hosting SAP workloads.
• Implement cloud infrastructure solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to enterprise cloud architecture, technical standards, governance, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate infrastructure designs to improve scalability, performance, availability, and reliability.

2. Automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code

• Develop and maintain automated infrastructure deployment and configuration solutions.
• Use PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, JSON, YAML, ARM templates, and related scripting technologies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Develop reusable templates, standardized deployment processes, and repeatable infrastructure automation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual tasks and improve operational efficiency through automation.

3. Technical Support and Troubleshooting

• Act as a technical subject matter expert for Azure infrastructure and platform services.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, networking, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support mission‑critical cloud platforms and distributed systems across global environments.
• Participate in integrated testing, system validation, and customer acceptance testing.
• Provide technical documentation, knowledge transfer, onboarding, and guidance to other engineering teams.
• Participate in off‑hours and weekend support activities when required.

4. Cloud Security, Governance, and Compliance

• Apply cloud security best practices and secure‑by‑design principles.
• Implement identity and access management controls, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Managed Identities, and Azure Key Vault.
• Support network security, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure compliance initiatives.
• Participate in Logical Technical Architecture (LTA) reviews and enterprise cloud governance activities.
• Support monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) solutions.
• Identify risks and recommend improvements to strengthen cloud security and operational resilience.

5. Application Architecture and Systems Integration

• Translate business and technical requirements into detailed infrastructure and application designs.
• Evaluate application dependencies, system interfaces, and integration requirements.
• Support integration between applications, databases, networking components, and cloud platforms.
• Prepare technical specifications, architecture documentation, deployment plans, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate testing activities to ensure compatibility, functionality, performance, and quality.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, application development, or cloud operations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS and enterprise production environments.
• Experience with Azure virtual machines, virtual networks, Network Security Groups (NSGs), load balancers, storage, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and complex technical environments.
• Practical scripting and automation experience with PowerShell and Python.
• Experience with JSON, YAML, ARM templates, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to independently execute technical assignments and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Experience gathering technical requirements, preparing implementation plans, and performing system integration and acceptance testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work on‑site in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, five days per week.
• Flexibility to participate in off‑hours or weekend support when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SAP workloads on Microsoft Azure, including infrastructure design, migration, performance, and availability.
• Knowledge of Azure networking, DNS, databases, application services, storage, and distributed computing.
• Experience with cloud security compliance, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-900, or AZ-120.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
• Experience collaborating with cloud architects, application teams, cybersecurity teams, and global infrastructure groups.

Core Competencies

• Cloud Architecture and Engineering: Ability to design reliable, scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud solutions.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Requirements Analysis: Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Systems Integration: Ability to understand application dependencies and integrate infrastructure, applications, and databases.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Ability to plan and execute technical validation, integration testing, and acceptance testing.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to develop clear architecture diagrams, technical specifications, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Communication and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and global colleagues.
• Operational Excellence: Commitment to automation, security, continuous improvement, and reliable production operations.