Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Onsite)

itm8 PH; Dumaguete; On-site; PHP 781,200 - 1,004,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions company in the Philippines seeks an experienced cloud engineer with extensive Azure expertise to design and implement cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure services and hands-on experience with automation tools like Terraform and Powershell. Responsibilities include migrating on-premises systems to the cloud, optimizing performance and costs, and managing CI/CD pipelines. If you are a problem-solver with proven leadership skills, apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems engineering.
• 3-5 years focused on Azure cloud engineering.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services including Compute, Networking, and Security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Azure-based solutions including VMs and networking.
• Lead migration of on-premises workloads to Azure with minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Terraform and Azure CLI.

Skills

Azure services

Terraform

ARM templates

Powershell

Python

Azure CLI

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5-8 plus years in IT infrastructure or systems engineering, with at least 3-5 years focused on Azure cloud engineering.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security). Hands‑on experience with Terraform, ARM templates, Powershell, Python and Azure CLI. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and Automation.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem‑solving, communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with high availability architecture, cost management and security policy implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Deployment: Design and implement robust Azure‑based solutions (VMs, networking, storage, identity, security).
• Cloud Migration: Lead migration of on‑premises workloads and applications to Azure with minimal downtime.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain automation scripts using Terraform, ARM templates, Azure CLI and Powershell.
• Performance & Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize resource utilization; apply cost‑saving strategies.
• Security & Compliance: Implement governance frameworks, enforce RBAC policies and leverage Azure Security Center.
• DevOps Integration: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and support Azure DevOps practices.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex cloud‑related issues; mentor junior engineers.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with architects, developers and operations teams.