Senior azure cloud specialist

Role Overview: We are looking for a Senior Azure Cloud DevOps Specialist to join our DevOps team. This role is specifically focused on managing and optimizing applications deployed within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. ( possibility of 2 positions)

Must-Have Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles.
Azure Expertise: Significant expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and deployments.
CI/CD: A proven track record of building and supporting CI/CD pipelines within enterprise environments.
Automation: Strong scripting and automation skills, with a specific focus on Python.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on coding experience with Terragrunt and Terraform.
Testing: Experience integrating automated testing into the deployment lifecycle.
Process Management: Experience implementing and managing comprehensive DevOps processes and best practices.
You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or any related field
You have experience in computer engineering or software development, with an emphasis on full lifecycle development, hardware and software analysis, platform and/or network development
You love to stay abreast of the latest innovations and embrace continuous improvement
You are recognized as a communicator and look forward working in a multi-disciplined, diverse, and technically challenging environment
You have a great understanding of business and customer needs
You are analytical, resourceful and structured
You are considered as a problem solver
You strongly believe in continuous improvement and have a taste for teaching

Advantages
Certifications (preferred):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or related Azure certifications
- Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), OpenShift, or DevOps tools are an advantage
Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or other advanced Azure certifications
• Certification in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Red Hat OpenShift, or similar container technologies
• Experience deploying and configuring Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls in Azure, implementing secure cloud architectures with automation, policy management, and integration into hybrid environments
• Experience implementing and managing DevOps processes in regulated industries (e.g., defense, aerospace, transportation, or healthcare)
• Demonstrated success with large-scale cloud migration or digital transformation projects
• Familiarity with additional programming/scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Go)
• Experience integrating automated testing and security validation within CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to Agile or SAFe development methodologies

Responsibilities
· Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for applications in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
· Oversee and manage application deployments, ensuring timely and reliable releases to development, testing, and production environments.
· Configure, operate, and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
· Collaborate with software developers and IT teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve build, deployment, and operational issues.
· Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using infrastructure-as-code and scripting (with a strong emphasis on Python).
· Ensure cloud environments follow best practices in security, compliance, scalability, and cost optimization.
· Develop and document standard operating procedures, deployment processes, and troubleshooting guides.
· Continuously monitor system performance and implement enhancements to improve reliability and efficiency.
· Provide technical leadership and knowledge sharing on DevOps, Azure cloud technologies, and automation tools within the team.
Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language
Skills & Technical/Specialized Knowledge:
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and deployments
- Proficient with CI/CD tools and best practices (Gitlab, SAST, DAST, Git, etc.)
- Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters
- Advanced scripting and automation skills, particularly in Python
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (such as Terragrunt, Terraform, or Ansible)
- Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and monitoring

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience
General OS systems, Enterprise, programming & scripting languages (i.e. C, Python, Java, Bash, PowerShell), and Office software
Database and networking security systems
Local Area Network (LAN), wireless networks, and wide Area Network (WAN) technologies (e.g. DWDM, SONET, ATM, MSPP)
Storage and cloud computing technologies
Test and configuration tools
You have strong technical skills:
You have experience in either Azure, AWS, GCP or VMware VMC providing Infrastructure as a Service
You have the ability to code to a basic level in PowerShell, REST, YAML and Java
You have solid networking understanding including routing switching and overlay
You have experience in software firewall configuration of both guest and platform

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