Seeking a skilled Azure Cloud & Automation Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for designing, deploying, and managing our robust cloud infrastructure and automation solutions.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the high availability, scalability, and security of our Azure-hosted applications. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to innovative automation initiatives.

Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and platform services, including various Azure resources like virtual networks, storage, and PaaS offerings. Implement secure networking solutions and ensure the optimal performance and security of applications.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps, automating application and infrastructure deployments. Support infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform.

Administer Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), handling provisioning, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Ensure system health and security compliance.

Create and implement automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline operational tasks and reduce manual effort.

Implement and manage monitoring solutions like Azure Monitor and Application Insights, creating dashboards and alerts. Investigate and resolve incidents, participating in root cause analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure App Services, Function Apps, APIM, Application Gateway, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and Azure Networking.

Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. Familiarity with Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, and PowerShell.

Knowledge of database technologies like Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL, along with experience in performance tuning. Exposure to AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot is a plus.

This role requires hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and Linux system administration. Ability to monitor and troubleshoot complex systems is essential.