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Senior Cloud Engineer - AzureKey Responsibilities:Cloud Infrastructure Design & Deployment- Design, implement, and manage Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. - Build and maintain scalable and secure Azure Virtual Networks, VMs, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways. - Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments and FSLogix profilesAutomation & Infrastructure as Code- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform. - Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.Cloud Security & Governance- Implement Azure Policies, RBAC, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud to maintain compliance and security. - Manage identity and access using Azure AD and Conditional Access policies. - Should be able to manage the Azure firewall with DNAT, Network, Application Rules and PolicyMonitoring & Optimization- Configure monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and - Application Insights. - Perform cost management, right-sizing, and optimization of Azure resources.Backup & DR- Implement Azure Backup, Site Recovery (ASR), and ensure disaster recovery readiness.Operations & Support- Provide L3/L4 support for Azure workloads and hybrid environments. - Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues in Azure.Collaboration- Work closely with architecture, security, and application teams to ensure successful cloud adoption. - Document technical procedures, diagrams, and best practices.Required Skills & Experience:- Experience: 7–12 years of overall IT experience with at least 5-7 years in Azure cloud engineering.Technical Expertise:- Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, and Security fundamentals. - Azure Active Directory, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and VNet peering. - Automation with PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM/Bicep. - Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. - Backup and DR using Azure Backup and Site Recovery. - Monitoring and cost management using Azure Monitor and Cost Management tools. - Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-prem to Azure migration).Preferred:- Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and SQL Server in Azure. - Exposure to containerization and PaaS offerings. - Knowledge of governance frameworks (CAF, Well-Architected Framework).Certifications:Certifications (preferred):- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Soft Skills:- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Excellent communication and documentation abilities. - Ability to work independently and in team environments. - Strong focus on automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.