Cloud Specialist

About the Company

We are a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age. Our mission is to harness the power of cloud computing and AI to drive efficiency and productivity while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The role involves architecting, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud environments, while also integrating AI-based productivity solutions and driving automation across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
• Architect, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud environments.
• Use Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) for provisioning and configuration.
• Monitor usage, implement cost optimization strategies, and ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage identity using Entra ID (Azure AD) and integrate with other Microsoft and SaaS applications.
• AI & Copilot Studio Integration
• Design AI-based productivity solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio Agent.
• Develop and deploy conversational agents integrated into Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or Power Platform.
• Define responsible AI practices – model testing, monitoring, and governance.
• Build AI-enhanced business workflows to solve real-world problems.
• Power Platform Automation
• Build Power Apps for process digitization and user engagement.
• Design Power Automate workflows for routine tasks, data processing, and integrations.
• Develop custom connectors, APIs, and logic apps to extend platform functionality.
• DevOps, Automation & CI/CD
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Leverage Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) for microservices or containerized workloads.
• Automate deployment and monitoring of applications across environments.
• Use scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and APIs for automation and integration.
• Security, Compliance & Governance
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, access controls).
• Support SASE (NetSkope), EDR (CrowdStrike), firewalls (FortiGate), and SecureW2 authentication.
• Collaboration, Innovation & Mentorship
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, design, and implement business solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers; share knowledge and lead internal enablement sessions.
• Drive adoption of AI tools and cloud solutions to maximize productivity and business impact.
• Contribute to the IT Knowledge Base and implement ITIL-based support processes.

Qualifications

• Educational Background
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Required Skills

Core Technologies

• Microsoft Azure (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, Automation)
• Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Intune, Defender for Cloud, Conditional Access)
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents)
• Microsoft Copilot Studio (agent design, Teams & SharePoint integrations)
• DevOps Tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, Logic Apps)
• Security & Compliance (Defender, SASE, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Valimail, SecureW2)
• Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, API integrations)

Preferred Skills

• Nice to Have
• Kubernetes / Docker / Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Printer Logic, Visual Studio Core, ConnectWise (RMM, PSA, Screenconnect), Site 24x7
• Mac, Windows, Linux Server administration experience
• Autodesk Docs, Microsoft SQL Server, IIS

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• ITIL v4 Foundation or higher (Preferred)

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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