Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (AKS Platform)

Location(s): Warren, NJ

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, automating, securing, and supporting enterprise Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure infrastructure, Kubernetes (AKS), Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and cloud operations. This role requires a proactive individual who can quickly adapt, take ownership of platform services, and drive engineering excellence.

Core Responsibilities

Azure Cloud Engineering

Design, deploy, and support Azure resources and cloud infrastructure.
Manage Azure services including:
- Application Gateway and Load Balancers
- Azure Firewall and Private Endpoints
- Compute services - VMs, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps
- Storage Accounts - Blob and File Shares
- AI Cognitive Services - Foundry, Search, and related services
- Azure SQL and PostgreSQL
- Key Vault
- Azure DNS - Private DNS Zones
- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Virtual Networks, NSGs, and Route Tables
Implement Azure security, governance, RBAC, Managed Identities, and networking best practices.

Kubernetes & Containers

Design, deploy, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
Manage cluster lifecycle, upgrades, scaling, security, and monitoring.
Administer Kubernetes services, including Dockerfiles, deployment manifests, and related configurations.
Support Helm Charts, Gateway API (Envoy), CSI Drivers, Workload Identity, and container platforms.
Troubleshoot Kubernetes, application, networking, and storage issues.

Infrastructure Automation

Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and environment standardization.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform operations.

Monitoring & Operations

Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, and Dynatrace.
Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
Drive reliability, security, and cost optimization initiatives.

Required Skills

Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Terraform
Azure DevOps Pipelines
Helm Charts
Docker and Containers
Linux Administration
Networking and DNS
PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Preferred Certifications

Good to have, but not mandatory:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator
CKA/CKAD
Terraform Associate

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

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