Job Description

About the role

The Azure Analyst - Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and operational management of Azure cloud services, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud platform engineering. The role serves as the technical authority for Azure infrastructure and provides leadership in the adoption of cloud best practices, security standards, and scalable architecture patterns.

Key responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure in alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards
Develop, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates
Lead the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources through automation and DevOps practices
Design and support Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, subscription management, and resource organization strategies
Implement and manage Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Private Endpoints
Configure and support Azure compute, storage, identity, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
Collaborate with security teams to implement cloud security controls, compliance requirements, and governance policies
Develop CI/CD pipelines to support infrastructure deployment and platform automation
Troubleshoot and resolve complex Azure platform, networking, and infrastructure issues
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering and operations teams on cloud best practices and automation methodologies

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, or platform administration
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments
Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in enterprise environments
Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Terraform and/or Bicep, Azure Networking, Azure Identity and Access Management (Microsoft Entra ID), Azure Virtual Machines and Platform Services, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and cloud operations
PowerShell and automation scripting
Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and operational best practices