Azure / AWS Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Azure/AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and highly available solutions on the Azure/AWS platforms. The Azure/AWS Cloud Engineer will play a critical role in driving the adoption of cloud technologies, ensuring the seamless operation of cloud based applications, and optimizing performance to meet the organizations evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Design, deploy, and maintain Azure/AWS infrastructure and services, including but not limited to virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, Azure Active Directory, and SQL databases.
2. Collaborate with cross functional teams to architect and implement cloud solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and security standards.
3. Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and orchestration using platforms such as Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Automation, PowerShell, or other relevant tools.
4. Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Azure/AWS resources and services to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of cloud based applications and systems.
5. Implement security policies, access controls, and encryption protocols to safeguard Azure/AWS environments and data, adhering to compliance and governance requirements.
6. Collaborate with development teams to streamline the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) process in Azure/AWS DevOps or similar tools for efficient application delivery.
7. Provide expertise and support in areas such as Azure/AWS cost management, capacity planning, scalability, and disaster recovery strategies.
8. Participate in the evaluation of new Azure/AWS offerings, technologies, and services to drive innovation and improve the overall cloud environment.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure
Solutions Architect Expert preferred.
2. Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure/AWS infrastructure and services, with a strong understanding of Azure/AWS IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
3. Proficiency in implementing and managing security, identity, and access management solutions, leveraging Active Directory, Security Center, and other related tools.
4. Hands on experience with scripting and automation using tools such as Azure Resource Manager templates, PowerShell, Ansible, or other relevant technologies.
5. Strong understanding of networking concepts and experience in configuring and troubleshooting Azure/AWS Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute.
6. Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring, logging, and alerting tools such as Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and their integration with respective cloud services and applications.
7. Knowledge of best practices in Azure/AWS DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and experience working in an agile development environment.
8. Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues in cloud environments and provide scalable solutions.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team oriented, fast paced environment