Key Responsibilities

Azure Cloud Engineering

• Implement and manage Azure infrastructure using core Azure services (compute, storage, networking, identity).

• Support Azure resource deployment following established architecture standards and best practices.

• Assist with environment builds across development, test, and production subscriptions.

• Monitor Azure resources and assist with troubleshooting performance, availability, and configuration issues.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Author and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Bicep and Terraform under guidance from senior engineers.

• Deploy Azure resources via CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure IaC follows organizational standards and Azure best practices.

• Help modularize and reuse infrastructure components where appropriate.

Azure Well-Architected Framework

• Apply Azure Well‑Architected Framework principles across: 

• Reliability

• Security

• Cost Optimization

• Operational Excellence

• Performance Efficiency

• Assist with Well‑Architected reviews and remediation tasks.

• Collaborate on implementing governance, tagging, and policy standards.

Networking & Topology

• Support Azure networking implementations, including: 

• Virtual Networks (VNets)

• Subnets and IP addressing

• Network Security Groups (NSGs)

• User Defined Routes (UDRs)

• Assist with hub‑and‑spoke and other common Azure network topologies.

• Help troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VPNs, private endpoints, and service endpoints.

• Understand and apply basic network security and segmentation concepts.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with senior cloud engineers, DevOps, and security teams.

• Document infrastructure designs, deployment steps, and operational procedures.

• Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly within the team.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Minimum 2 years' of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and foundational PaaS services).

• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, specifically: 

• Bicep

• Terraform

• Understanding of Azure Well‑Architected Framework concepts.

• Foundational knowledge of cloud networking, including: 

• VNets, subnets, routing

• NSGs and firewall concepts

• Experience with Git-based workflows (GitHub or Azure DevOps).

Core Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to follow architecture guidance and engineering standards.

• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced cloud environment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104) or equivalent.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps).

• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).

• Familiarity with Azure governance concepts such as management groups, RBAC, and policies.

• Awareness of security best practices in cloud environments.