Job Title : Senior Azure Cloud Specialist
Experience : 8-12 Years
Location : Mumbai
Job Description :
We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Specialist to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture, automation, and security, along with experience in leading cloud adoption and migration projects.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Lead cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
- Manage Azure services including Virtual Machines, AKS, App Services, Networking, Storage, Azure Functions, and
Databases.
Ensure cloud solutions follow best practices for security, compliance, performance, and cost optimization.Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments for performance and reliability.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers.Required Skills & Experience :
8-12 years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years in Azure Cloud.Strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.Hands-on experience with Azure Networking (VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Firewalls).Proficiency in DevOps practices CI / CD, automation, configuration management.Knowledge of containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS).Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).Strong knowledge of cloud security, identity & access management (Azure AD, RBAC, Policies, Key Vault).Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).Azure certification (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent) is highly preferred.(ref : hirist.tech)