IT Engineer 3

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Lead to join our dynamic team. The Infrastructure Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of our cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure as code, and best practices in cloud security, governance, and operations. In addition to providing technical leadership, the Infrastructure Lead will be expected to perform hands-on work to support the team’s capacity.

Responsibilities

Lead the Infrastructure team in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions; Develop and maintain the cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members; Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure services; Perform hands-on work in provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud resources, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions; Oversee the orchestration of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions; Manage cloud resources, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and support; Implement and enforce cloud governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements; Manage identity and access management, including role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA); Oversee security measures, including encryption, key management, and vulnerability assessments; Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategies are in place and tested regularly; Implement cost management and optimization strategies; Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for infrastructure management and incident response; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Communicate effectively

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management; Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions; Hands-on experience in provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud resources; Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree

Nice to have

Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Azure DevOps); Proficiency in networking, storage, and compute services within Azure; Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights); Familiarity with security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance; Excellent leadership and team management skills; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Security Engineer) are highly desirable