About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design, manage, and optimize enterprise Azure and hybrid cloud environments. This individual will serve as a technical subject matter expert across Azure infrastructure and networking, working closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and external service providers to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep Azure expertise, strong networking fundamentals, and experience supporting cloud modernization, infrastructure automation, and enterprise security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Manage core Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, Key Vault, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Oversee Azure networking, including VNets, peering, routing, VPNs, ExpressRoute, firewalls, Private Endpoints, and DNS.
- Support hybrid infrastructure integrations involving Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.
- Lead cloud infrastructure improvements, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Automate infrastructure operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and other Microsoft automation tools.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement security best practices, Zero Trust principles, and vulnerability remediation.
- Support Microsoft Defender technologies, identity security controls, and infrastructure-related security initiatives.
- Collaborate with managed service providers (MSPs) and internal engineering teams on infrastructure projects and operational support.
- Support secure integrations with enterprise AI platforms, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure OpenAI.
- Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience, including 3+ years supporting production Azure environments.
- Strong hands on expertise with Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, and hybrid environments.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, including its integration with Azure environments, enterprise data platforms, and data security best practices.
- Advanced Azure networking experience, including VNets, peering, routing, VPN/ExpressRoute, NSGs, firewalls, and Private Endpoints.
- Solid understanding of enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP, BGP, subnetting, DNS, and VPN technologies.
- Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, hybrid identity, and Conditional Access.
- Proficiency with PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Zero Trust security principles, and cloud vulnerability remediation.
- Understanding of Microsoft AI platforms and secure enterprise data access, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure landing zones, Azure Virtual WAN, or Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview, or Intune.
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, or Power BI.
- Experience with Git-based workflows, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
- Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, including AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-500, or AZ-305.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
