- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Chennai
CES has 26+ years of experience in delivering Software Product Development, Quality Engineering, and Digital Transformation Consulting Services to Global SMEs & Large Enterprises. CES has been delivering services to some of the leading Fortune 500 Companies including Automotive, AgTech, Bio Science, EdTech, FinTech, Manufacturing, Online Retailers, and Investment Banks. These are long-term relationships of more than 10 years and are nurtured by not only our commitment to timely delivery of quality services but also due to our investments and innovations in their technology roadmap. As an organization, we are in an exponential growth phase with a consistent focus on continuous improvement, process-oriented culture, and a true partnership mindset with our customers. We are looking for the right qualified and committed individuals to play an exceptional role as well as to support our accelerated growth.
You can learn more about us at: http://www.cesltd.com/
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a complex Azure-based infrastructure. The role involves end-to-end ownership of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Database services, Azure Storage, and Azure Data Lake, as well as VPN connectivity and integration with on-premises services.
The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services, hybrid networking, container orchestration, and application troubleshooting. They will act as the primary escalation point for Azure-related issues, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of the environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Azure Cloud Services and ensuring high availability and performance.
- Configure and maintain site-to-site VPN connections between multiple locations and Azure.
- Manage ExpressRoute or hybrid network setups for integration with on-premises systems.
- Troubleshoot network performance issues between Azure and on-premises environments.
- Administer Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and upgrades.
- Oversee Azure Database services (SQL Database, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL) including performance tuning and backup/restore operations.
- Manage Azure Storage accounts, Blob Storage, and Azure Data Lake environments with proper access controls and data lifecycle policies.
- Implement Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for proactive monitoring.
- Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes.
- Maintain a secure and compliant cloud environment aligned with Azure Security Center best practices.
- Work closely with application, DevOps, and network teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Provide Level 3 support for escalated incidents related to Azure infrastructure and services.
- Liaise with Microsoft Support for complex problem resolution.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 3+ years in Azure Cloud Engineering.
- Strong expertise in:
Azure VM provisioning, backup, and patching
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) management
Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL/MySQL administration.
Azure Storage and Data Lake management - VPN/ExpressRoute configuration & troubleshooting
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform / ARM templates).
- Solid understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and Azure networking concepts.
- Experience with monitoring & logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
- Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
- Good understanding of Azure security, IAM, RBAC, and compliance requirements.
