SME - Windows Azure IaaS, Terraform

Job Summary

1. Azure Architecture & Platform Design Design and implement enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones aligned with CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework) and hub-spoke architecture Architect and govern: Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets, NSGs, UDRs Private Endpoints, Service Endpoints, Azure Private Link ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, VNet Peering (Global/Regional) Define architecture for multi-region deployments (Active-Active / Active-Passive DR) Lead deployment of Azure Availability Sets, Availability Zones, Zone Redundant Services Design PaaS architectures using: Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), etc. Establish high availability (HA), resiliency (RPO/RTO), and fault tolerance strategies Terraform framework design (Good to have) understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release strategies. 2. Azure Security & Governance Define and enforce: Azure RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), AAD (Entra ID) integration Azure Policy, Initiative definitions, Blueprints Implement: Key Vault for secrets and certificate management Managed Identities (System/User Assigned) Govern: Zero Trust architecture principles Ensure compliance with: Security baseline, audit, and regulatory frameworks   3. Observability, Monitoring & FinOps Architect monitoring solution using: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace Application Insights for app telemetry Implement: Alert rules, Action Groups, dashboards Enable centralized logging and tracing Drive cost optimization (FinOps): Reservations, Autoscaling, Resource Right-sizing 4. Backup, DR & Business Continuity Define and govern: Azure Backup policies Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for DR orchestration Design: Cross-region failover strategies Ensure periodic DR drills and validation 5. Operations Leadership Act as technical escalation point (L3) for major incidents Lead Problem Management and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure:

• Compliance with runbook-driven operations and RACI model

• Alignment with CAB/change management processes

• Drive:

• Automation of repetitive BAU activities

• Standardize:

• Operational documentation, onboarding guides for new markets

6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work with:

• Customer’s global IT teams (EU/ANZ/US)

• Security, Network, Application teams

• Provide:

• Architecture reviews, solution validation

• Participate in:

• Customer governance forums and technical discussions

Skill Requirements

1. Strong Proficiency In Azure Iaas And Windows Server Management.
2. Advanced Expertise In Terraform For Infrastructure Automation.
3. Excellent Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills.
4. Proficient In Documenting Processes And Creating Standard Operating Procedures.
5. Strong Communication And Stakeholder Management Abilities.

Other Requirements

1. Optional: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
2. Optional: Hashicorp Certified: Terraform Associat