Azure Engineer

Title: Azure Engineer

Location: Englewood, CO

Client: Mears

Position Overview:


We seek a skilled and experienced Azure Engineer to join our team and lead migrating on premises infrastructure and applications to the Azure Cloud platform. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in both on-premises and cloud environments, with hands-on experience in designing, planning, and executing successful migrations to Azure. As an Azure Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of our organization's technology stack to the cloud.


Responsibilities:


1. Migration Planning and Design:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess existing on-premises infrastructure and applications for migration suitability.
• Design and architect Azure-based solutions that align with business goals and requirements.
• Develop migration strategies, considering factors such as data transfer, networking, security, compliance, and application dependencies.


2. Migration Execution:
• Lead the actual migration process, including setting up Azure resources, configuring networking, and managing data transfer.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize Azure services and resources, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with application owners to address any technical challenges during the migration process.
• Execute the migration while minimizing downtime and impact on end-users.


3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Implement Infrastructure as Code principles using tools such as Azure Resource Manager templates, Terraform, or ARM templates to automate the provisioning and


management of Azure resources.


4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
• Set up monitoring and alerting for Azure resources to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Identify and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications, ensuring a seamless user experience.


5. Security and Compliance:
• Implement security best practices in Azure, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, and compliance controls.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements during the migration process.


6. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Create comprehensive documentation of migration processes, architecture, and configurations.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the broader technical team to foster continuous improvement.


Qualifications:
• Proven experience in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to Azure Cloud.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure services, networking, security, and resource management.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture patterns, best practices, and security frameworks.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.