Cloud & DevOps Lead

We are looking for an experienced Cloud & DevOps Lead to lead cloud architecture, DevOps implementation, and infrastructure management across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure , hands-on exposure to AWS and GCP, and a proven track record of leading and mentoring Cloud & DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Cloud & DevOps engineers, ensuring best practices and efficient delivery.
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud architectures.
• Manage and configure Azure Firewall, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiWeb, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, Azure Front Door, CDN, and Cloudflare (DNS, WAF, and Zero Trust).
• Configure and maintain Site-to-Site and Point-to-Site VPNs and hybrid networking environments.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
• Explore and implement Azure AI services and modern cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams working with .NET, Laravel, and Drupal.
• Prepare and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and cloud architecture diagrams.
• Ensure cloud security, cost optimization, performance tuning, and resource governance.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR).
• Monitor, identify, and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities across cloud environments.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, and dashboards.
• Take end-to-end ownership of cloud infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security while driving technical decisions and stakeholder communication.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Team Leadership.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, with working knowledge of AWS and GCP.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring Cloud & DevOps engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise cloud architecture, networking, security, and automation.

Mandatory Certifications

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)

Technical Skills

• Azure Networking & Security: VNet, NSG, UDR, Private Endpoints, and hybrid networking.
• Firewalls: Azure Firewall, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiWeb.
• Traffic Management: Load Balancer, Traffic Manager, Azure Front Door, CDN, and Cloudflare.
• Containerization: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and ARM templates.
• DevOps & Automation: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• Monitoring & Security: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Cloud AI: Azure AI services and cloud-native solutions.
• Networking: Strong understanding of VPN configurations and on-premises networking. CCNA/CCNP certifications are an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make sound architectural decisions and resolve production challenges.
• Strong ownership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to complete the application form using the link below:

Apply here: https://forms.gle/hRX5xcu5EEXWbCsj6

Work Location: In person