Azure Cloud Lead

Overview

We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP for various business projects. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud environments while providing guidance on best practices and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud platforms for business projects.
• Design, plan, and implement Azure environments and provision infrastructure as a service on AWS and Azure.
• Monitor system and application performance and conduct proactive maintenance of public cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for reporting and automation.
• Provide guidance on Azure PaaS offerings, including auto-scale configuration, cost optimization, and monitoring dashboard creation using Azure Monitor.
• Advise stakeholders on new Azure services, modernization strategies, and migration from IaaS to PaaS, including disaster recovery planning.
• Recommend and implement cost-saving measures such as elastic scaling and tiered storage options.
• Coordinate training sessions and knowledge sharing on Azure features for application teams.
• Act as an advisor for migration projects by defining best-practice guidelines and supporting external consultations.
• Assess project requirements, recommend suitable IT components, and formulate policies for optimal infrastructure utilization.
• Supervise IT staff, consultants, vendors, and suppliers; collaborate with department managers and IT analysts to align infrastructure with business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–6 years of experience managing complex cloud and IT infrastructure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Azure SQL, Automation, Resource Manager, Storage, Networking (VPN, ExpressRoute, Traffic Manager, Load Balancer), Backup, and Site Recovery.
• Strong communication, negotiation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management abilities with a focus on baseline performance metrics.
• Leadership experience supervising technical teams.
• Solid technical understanding of infrastructure in large-scale environments.