Cloud Engineer – Unix: Azure (IGT1) at IFS1

The Cloud Engineer – Azure focuses on the deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of Azure cloud services with a strong emphasis on Unix/Linux systems and networking. You will build and support secure, resilient connectivity and platform services covering VNets, routing, private access, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute) while partnering with SRE, Security, Engineering, Product Support, and customer teams across US/UK/APAC time zones. Success requires hands‑on Azure depth, Linux administration, IaC automation, and crisp incident handling in a 24×7 environment. Key Responsibilities • Provision, configure, and operate Azure resources: VMs/VMSS (Linux), VNets/Subnets, NSGs/ASGs, UDRs/route tables, Private Link/Private Endpoints, Application Gateway, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Firewall, Bastion, Azure DNS, Storage. • Implement hybrid connectivity patterns: site‑to‑site VPN (IPsec/IKEv2), ExpressRoute, vWAN, and hub‑and‑spoke designs. • Apply RBAC, Managed Identities, and Key Vault for secrets and certificate lifecycle. • Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform (azurerm) and/or Bicep, with Azure CLI and Git‑based workflows. • Write or extend Bash/Python scripts to automate builds, validations, patching, and operational checks; contribute to reusable modules/patterns in CI/CD. • Monitor health with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, and Network Watcher (Connection Monitor, NSG flow logs, packet capture). • Perform deep troubleshooting across Linux OS, networking (routing/NAT/DNS/TLS), private connectivity, load balancing, and platform services; create clear diagnostics and timelines. • Coordinate maintenance windows, patching, and compliance activities; maintain auditable SOPs/runbooks/diagrams and follow change/incident/problem processes. • Work directly with customer IT/network teams to plan connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute), execute cutovers, and resolve issues; communicate trade‑offs clearly. • Collaborate with SRE/Engineering to improve observability, resiliency, and cost efficiency; assist Support with Azure/network‑centric cases. • Participate in the global on‑call rotation for P1/P2 incidents; ensure accurate ticket hygiene and clean shift handoffs. • Contribute to post‑incident reviews, knowledge base updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.