DevOps Azure Engineer -Terraform, Python, VM, storage, IAC

The Sr Technical Consultant – Cloud acts as the point of escalation for infrastructure operations, responsible for handling complex issues, driving root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions. This role involves leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and complex changes across compute, storage, network, and cloud environments, collaborating with L3 and architecture teams on solution design, and driving process improvements. The consultant will also engage with vendors, contribute to capacity planning, and ensure adherence to best practices.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Electronics or equivalent diploma
• 4–10 years of experience in infrastructure support/engineering roles
• Expertise in at least two core domains (e.g., Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, storage/backup, networking, cloud)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex, multi-layered issues
• Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, ITSM, and infrastructure orchestration tools
• Good understanding of ITIL processes with experience driving problem/change management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate across teams
• Ability to work rotational shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays for 24/7 application support
• Ability to handle responsibilities independently during off-hours

Good to Have

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, CCNA, ITIL Intermediate) are highly desirable

Scope:

• The Sr Technical Consultant – Cloud acts as the point of escalation for infrastructure operations, responsible for handling complex issues, driving root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions. This role also contributes to infrastructure design, optimization, and strategic initiatives, while mentoring L1/L2 teams and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Our current technical environment:

• Microsoft Azure
• VMware ESXi

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the technical escalation point for critical incidents and cross-domain issues.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and long-term fixes for recurring problems.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and complex changes across compute, storage, network, and cloud environments.
• Work closely with L3 and architecture teams on solution design, providing operational insights and recommendations.
• Drive process improvements and establish advanced SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing documents.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to enforce governance and risk mitigation.
• Engage with vendors for escalations, patch management, and advanced product support.
• Contribute to capacity planning, performance benchmarking, and cost optimization efforts.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Electronics (preferred) or equivalent diploma.
• 4–10 years of experience in infrastructure support/engineering roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, CCNA, ITIL Intermediate) are highly desirable.
• Expertise in at least two core domains (e.g., Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, storage/backup, networking, cloud).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex, multi-layered issues.
• Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, ITSM, and infrastructure orchestration tools.
• Good understanding of ITIL processes with experience driving problem/change management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate across teams.
• This role involves rotational shifts, including night shifts, to provide 24/7 application support.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as per shift schedule.
• Ability to handle responsibilities independently during off-hours.