Azure Platform Senior Consultant

Avanade

Lisboa

Híbrido

EUR 60 000 - 90 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Flexible hybrid working

Training budget

Microsoft certifications

Competitive benefits

Resumo da oferta

Avanade is expanding its Infrastructure Community in Portugal to drive a strategic cloud modernization project for the insurance sector. You will design, build, and migrate enterprise-grade cloud environments on Microsoft Azure, ensuring security, resilience, and regulatory compliance across hybrid setups.

The Senior Infrastructure Consultant will lead architecture, automation, and security efforts, mentoring junior colleagues and guiding stakeholders through complex cloud transformations with a

Qualificações

5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Azure enterprise deployments.
Deep understanding of Azure networking (VNet peering, NSGs, Azure Firewall, App Gateways) and cloud security best practices.
Strong background in Windows Server and/or Linux administration within enterprise environments.
Proven hands-on experience with Terraform or Bicep, along with PowerShell scripting.

Responsabilidades

Design & deploy high-level and low-level designs for scalable Azure infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS).
Architect secure connectivity between on-premises data centers and Azure (ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Virtual WAN).
Migrate legacy insurance workloads to modern cloud-native architectures.
Standardize environment provisioning using IaC (Terraform/Bicep/ARM Templates).
Integrate infrastructure deployments into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
Develop automation scripts for operations, compliance checks, and patching.

Conhecimentos

Azure enterprise deployments

Azure networking

Windows/Linux administration

Terraform

Bicep

PowerShell scripting

English language

Portuguese language

Ferramentas

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud, and advisory services, business solutions, and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Every day, our 60,000+ professionals in 26 countries make a genuine human impact on our clients, their employees, and their customers.

We are currently expanding our Infrastructure Community in Portugal to drive a strategic, large-scale digital transformation project for a major player in the insurance sector. This project focuses on modernizing core life insurance systems, optimizing hybrid environments, and accelerating secure cloud adoption.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Infrastructure Consultant, you will serve as a technical anchor and trusted advisor. You will design, build, and migrate enterprise-grade cloud environments using the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. You will ensure that the infrastructure supporting core insurance operations is secure, highly available, compliant with financial regulations, and fully automated.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Cloud Engineering

Design & Deploy: Create high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for scalable enterprise infrastructure on Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS).

Hybrid Integration: Architect secure connectivity between on-premises datacenters and Azure cloud services using ExpressRoute, VPNs, and Azure Virtual WAN.

Core Modernization: Support the migration of legacy insurance applications and workloads to modern cloud native architectures.

Automation & DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Standardize environment provisioning using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates to eliminate manual configuration drift.

CI/CD Pipelines: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate infrastructure deployments into Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions pipelines.

Scripting: Develop robust PowerShell or Azure CLI scripts to automate routine operations, compliance checks, and patching tasks.

Security, Compliance & Business Continuity

Identity & Access: Implement strict Zero Trust models using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), RBAC, PIM, and Conditional Access policies.

Data Protection: Configure Azure Key Vault, disk encryption, and data-at-rest/in-transit protection to safeguard sensitive policyholder information.

Resilience: Design and test rigorous Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup strategies utilizing Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) to meet strict insurance RTO/RPO metrics.

Consultative Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Trusted Advisor: Act as the main technical point of contact for the client’s IT leadership team, aligning infrastructure choices with business goals.

Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members within the Avanade delivery unit.

Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud spends and resource utilization using Azure Advisor and Microsoft Cost Management to deliver FinOps recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused heavily on Microsoft Azure enterprise deployments.

Networking & Security: Deep understanding of Azure networking (VNet peering, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateways) and cloud security best practices.

Systems Administration: Strong background in Windows Server and/or Linux administration within enterprise environments.

Automation Mastery: Proven hands-on experience with Terraform or Bicep, along with PowerShell scripting.

Professional & Soft Skills

Industry Context: Experience working within regulated environments (Financial Services, Insurance, or Banking) is highly valued.

Consulting Mindset: Ability to articulate complex technical architectures to non-technical business stakeholders clearly.

Methodologies: Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and ITIL service management concepts.

Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for internal collaboration. Professional proficiency in Portuguese is required for day-to-day client interaction.

Preferred Certifications