ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience in Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, deployment, and operations.
Expertise in Azure networking (subnets, virtual networks, VPN, firewalls, security groups).
Strong knowledge of Azure security best practices, security group configuration, and firewall management.
Hands-on experience with ARM templates, Terraform, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
Experience in setting up file services, app functions, and general cloud services management.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) for container management and orchestration.
Proficiency in Python development for automation or solution integration is a plus.
Strong understanding of company policy alignment and adherence to security guidelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving potential issues.

Azure Service Setup: Design, configure, and manage cloud services using Microsoft Azure, ensuring all deployments are aligned with our company’s policies and security standards.
Networking & Security: Setup and configure Azure networking, including subnets, firewalls, security groups, and VPNs to ensure secure and efficient communication between services.
Security: Expertise in Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault, with a focus on managing access control, data encryption, and identity management.
File Services & App Functions: Configure and manage file services, app services, and function apps to meet project-specific needs.
Template-Based Infrastructure: Create and implement reusable templates for automated infrastructure provisioning, leveraging ARM templates, Azure Blueprints, or Terraform (strong plus).
Docker & Kubernetes (K8s): Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) for containerization and orchestration, ensuring efficient and scalable application deployments.
Python Development: Python coding skills for automating tasks, building custom Azure solutions, or working with APIs is a major plus.
Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure cloud deployments adhere to industry standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001) and our internal governance policies.