Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Azure L2 Engineer

Location: Pune

Department: Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Experience: 3–5 years

Reporting To: Azure Architect

Application Deadline: Nov 1st

Joining: Within a week or two

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Azure L2 Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team. The candidate will support and execute Azure projects such as subscription-to-subscription migrations, disaster recovery (DR) setups, managed service provider (MSP) operations, and DevOps automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

This role involves working closely with senior architects, DevOps teams, and clients to implement and support secure, cost-effective, and resilient Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Infrastructure Management

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources (VMs, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, App Services, Storage Accounts, etc.)
• Manage sub-to-sub and tenant-to-tenant migrations, including resource inventory, validation, and post-migration checks.
• Support Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Backup configurations for DR setup and testing.
• Monitor Azure resource utilization and optimize costs using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.

DevOps & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform for provisioning Azure resources.
• Collaborate with developers for code deployments to App Services, AKS, and Function Apps.
• Troubleshoot build/deploy issues across environments (Dev, QA, Prod).

Managed Services & Support

• Provide L2-level support for Azure environments under managed services (incident resolution, patching, scaling, cost tracking).
• Handle service requests, perform scheduled maintenance, and assist with compliance tasks.
• Manage Azure Policies, RBAC, Identity & Access (AAD roles, PIM), and Key Vaults.

Security & Compliance

• Work with the security team to implement Azure Defender, Security Center, and Sentinel.
• Assist in maintaining network security (NSGs, firewalls, VPNs, private endpoints).
• Participate in vulnerability and configuration reviews.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Prepare technical documentation for migrations, DR setups, and deployments.
• Maintain runbooks, topology diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
• Communicate technical updates and incidents clearly with project managers and clients.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, IAM).
• Proven experience with Azure Migrations (Sub-to-Sub, Tenant-to-Tenant).
• Working knowledge of Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Backup Vaults.
• Proficiency in Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins / Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with Linux & Windows administration.
• Basic understanding of DNS, SSL, Front Door, and Application Gateway.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative mindset.

Preferred Certifications (Optional but Advantageous):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Associate (AZ-305)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

What You’ll Work On:

• Migration Projects: EA → CSP, CSP → CSP, Sub-to-Sub migrations
• Disaster Recovery: ASR configuration, DR drill execution, recovery planning
• DevOps: CI/CD pipeline setup, infrastructure automation
• MSP Operations: 24x7 monitoring, cost optimization, patching, performance tuning

Why Join Us:

• Exposure to real-world enterprise Azure environments across multiple domains.
• Opportunity to work on hybrid cloud, DevOps automation, and resiliency projects.
• Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps).
• Structured learning and certification support.