Cloud Engineer

Experience :- 5 to 10 Years Location : - Bengaluru Role Title Senior Azure Infrastructure Lead Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Lead with strong hands-on background in Azure Infrastructure, DevOps, Terraform, Cloud Migration, and Azure Networking. The role will lead Azure infrastructure delivery and migration programs, provide technical governance, mentor teams, and ensure secure, scalable, and automated Azure environments. Qualifications 6+ years of overall IT industry experience with at least 5+ years of hands on expertise in Azure Infrastructure architecture, design, and operations. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; advanced technical certifications or higher education preferred. Mandatory Microsoft Azure Administrator certification (AZ104); Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ305) highly preferred. Terraform Associate certification strongly valued, with proven experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation. Experience across both application architecture and cloud infrastructure domains, with the ability to bridge development and operations teams effectively. Key Skills Azure Infra and Landing Zone Migration and Modernization Azure Networking Terraform and Bicep Kubernetes and Containers DevOps Area of Expertise Azure Cloud Strategy, Networking and DevOps Cloud Strategy & Architecture Strong working knowledge of Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). Proven experience in designing, implementing, and deploying Azure Landing Zones. Deep understanding of cloud platform design principles and multi-cloud migration strategies. Landing Zone and Networking Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services across compute, storage, and networking. Expertise in architecting and deploying business mission-critical applications on Azure. In-depth knowledge of Azure networking components including VNet, ExpressRoute, vWAN, ingress/egress patterns, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) DevOps & Automation Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including YAML-based pipeline configuration. Experience with at least one CI/CD platform: GitHub, GitLab, or Jenkins (working knowledge of others is a plus). Strong automation skills using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell, and Azure CLI. Experience deploying infrastructure using a modular, reusable approach. Multi Cloud Migration & Modernization Multi-Cloud Migration experience. Hands-on experience in AWS or GCP to Azure migration. Experience leading large-scale cloud migration projects using tools like Azure Migrate. Familiarity with all stages of the migration lifecycle, including assessment, planning, execution, and optimization. Experience with container migration and modernization initiatives. Infrastructure Security and Zero Trust Practices Strong command of network segmentation, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Link, VPN/ExpressRoute security, and Zero Trust networking. Implement secure connectivity and encrypted network flows across hybrid and cloud environments. Implement Azure Policy, Blueprints, governance guardrails, and secure by design patterns. Experience in meeting compliance standards and performing cloud security assessments. Design secure landing zones following CAF & WAF (Cloud Adoption Framework & Well Architected Framework) principles ensuring governance, resiliency, and secure adoption paths Ensure alignment with industry frameworks like Zero Trust principles Consulting & Delivery Mindset Strong interest in continuous learning and technical certifications Curiosity to explore emerging data and AI technologies Willingness to receive feedback, grow technical depth, and expand ownership over time Demonstrated success in leading customer-facing projects in large-scale enterprise environments Experience conducting technical workshops, envisioning sessions, and solution design engagements. Exposure to multiple industries and sectors, with the ability to tailor solutions to diverse business needs. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Proven adaptability to new technologies and evolving customer requirements. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.