IT Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Service Engineer

DOLE ASIA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supply company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Engineer to design and manage robust cloud solutions. The role involves overseeing network security, driving cloud transformation initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have deep Azure expertise, extensive experience in IT infrastructure, and strong problem-solving abilities in a multinational environment. Certifications in ITIL and Azure are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT infrastructure and Azure cloud services required.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline architecture and implementation.
• Project Management experience for managing infrastructure and migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise-wide infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Oversee network, server, storage, and endpoint environments.
• Ensure high availability and security of IT systems.

Skills

Cloud technical solution expertise

Deep knowledge of Azure

Networking

Endpoint protection

System performance monitoring

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

ITIL Expert or ITIL v3/v4 certification

Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Kubernetes

SolarWinds

VMware ESXi

Job description

The Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide infrastructure and cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role leads Azure Cloud Service, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of IT systems while aligning infrastructure strategies with business objectives. The candidate works with internal business stakeholders, drives cloud transformation initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams across regions.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture & Deployment

• Work with others to develop and execute infrastructure and cloud strategies aligned with corporate IT goals.
• Support transformation initiatives to enhance scalability, efficiency, and standardization across IT operations.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and cost.

Infrastructure Operations & Cloud Implementation

• Oversee network, server, storage, and endpoint environments, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Assist in cloud architecture design and optimization for Azure platforms.
• Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and data protection mechanisms.

Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Discuss with business and offer cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with local IT teams.
• Drive knowledge transfer and upskilling initiatives for IT support teams.

Required Competencies:

• Cloud technical solution and implementation expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud platform.
• Strong understanding of networking, endpoint protection, and server administration.
• Experience with patch management, remote access, and system performance monitoring.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex technical environments.
• Ability to support innovation and adapt to rapid changes in the threat landscape.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Certifications (The following certifications are required or preferred)

• ITIL Expert or ITIL v3/v4 certification
• Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS, Azure Cloud)
• Azure AI Developer, Security, Data Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Fortinet Network Security
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
• CCNA (Routing and Switching)
• IT Project Management

Technical Expertise

• Cloud Platforms: Extensive hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• DevOps & Automation: Advanced skills in Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipeline design (Azure DevOps), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm).
• Security & Compliance: Strong background in cloud security, compliance frameworks, firewall management (FortiGate, Cisco ISE), and endpoint security (Microsoft Defender, Trend Micro).
• Networking: Proficient in configuring and managing enterprise networks, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Kerio, PFsense, Sophos), and network access policies.
• Monitoring & Management: Implemented monitoring solutions for cloud and on-premises environments, including SolarWinds and Microsoft Defender.
• Virtualization: Experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and Windows Server virtualization.
• Identity & Access Management: Managed Microsoft 365, Exchange, Intune, and Azure AD environments.
• Collaboration Tools & Scripting: Integrated and automated IT management tools (ManageEngine, Jira Service Management).

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years in IT infrastructure and Azure cloud services.
  Lead Cloud infrastructure operations, automation, and security services
• Experienced in Architecture and implementation of CI/CD pipelines
• Project Management experience for managing infrastructure and cloud migration projects.
• Led technical operations, improved network security, and managed cloud adoption.
• Migrated systems to the cloud, implemented secure VPNs with MFA, and managed Windows Server/VMware environments
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working across multinational teams.