Job description

We are seeking a talented Cloud Operations Engineer Lead to join our dynamic team and help us optimize and manage our cloud infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure platform. Responsibilities: • Lead a team of 5 Jr Cloud Operations Engineers. (60% leading / 40% hands-on) • Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources including virtual machines, databases, storage accounts, and networking components. • Implement and manage Azure services such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure DevOps. • Develop, maintain, and version infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate the deployment and configuration of cloud resources. • Collaborate with development teams to define and implement infrastructure requirements as code. • Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning. • Manage system security, patching, and updates to ensure the stability and security of Linux servers. • Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using AKS, including cluster provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. • Implement best practices for container orchestration, service discovery, and load balancing in AKS environments. • Set up monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues in the cloud infrastructure and applications. • Monitor system performance, availability, and security metrics using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools. • Implement security best practices and compliance standards for cloud environments, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption. • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. • Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines. • Integrate cloud infrastructure deployment with CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable application delivery. • Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure consistency in operations. • Provide technical guidance and support to other team members and stakeholders. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • Gitlab experience a plus • Openshift Kubernetes a plus • 1+ years of experience in cloud operations, preferably with a focus on Microsoft Azure • Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. • Linux system administration skills preferred, including command-line proficiency. • Experience with container orchestration platforms, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards. • Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana. • Experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-400) are a plus.

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