Sr. Azure Infrastructure Engineer [Disaster Recovery enablement] at Neweratech

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale. At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service. If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together We are seeking a Sr. Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for architecting, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud infrastructure, with a focus on ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery for critical workloads. You will lead DR solution design and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align DR strategies with enterprise standards and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise, a passion for automation, and a commitment to operational excellence. Your role in our mission: Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering: • Design, implement, and manage robust Azure infrastructure solutions, including compute, networking, storage, and security components. • Deploy and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, and Azure DevOps pipelines. • Optimize infrastructure for performance, availability, and cost, ensuring alignment with the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework. Disaster Recovery & Azure Site Recovery (ASR): • Architect and implement end-to-end DR solutions leveraging Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, and DRaaS models. • Define and enforce RTO/RPO objectives, failover/failback procedures, and test plans. • Configure cross-region replication, paired-region resilience, and failover routing using Azure Traffic Manager and Front Door. • Integrate ASR and Azure Backup with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Automation Accounts for proactive monitoring and alerting. • Maintain and automate DR runbooks, documentation, and IaC repositories in Azure DevOps or Git. • Lead DR drills, validation, and continuous improvement of DR processes. Security, Compliance & Governance: • Implement governance, security, and compliance through Azure Policy, Blueprints, and RBAC. • Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability management, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. • Support advanced networking (hub-and-spoke, hybrid connectivity) and identity/access management (AAD, RBAC, AD sync, MFA). Automation & DevOps: • Automate deployments, patching, and monitoring using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, or Bash scripting. • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams for CI/CD and environment management. • Drive observability improvements by ensuring comprehensive logging and telemetry. Incident Response & Operational Excellence: • Lead real-time incident resolution, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and participate in on-call rotation. • Provide escalation support during DR events and critical incidents. • Document recurring issues and resolutions, contributing to a shared knowledge base. Valued skills and experience: Certifications: • Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification is mandatory (if you do not currently have one, you will need to go thru one) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent preferred. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: • Minimum 5 years in enterprise-level Azure infrastructure engineering, with at least 2 years focused on DR/ASR solutions. Technical Proficiency: • Deep expertise in Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, and DRaaS. • Advanced proficiency in Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates, and Infrastructure as Code. • Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI). • Hands-on experience with Azure networking, security, and monitoring tools. • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. • Experience with hybrid cloud DR (on-prem to Azure) is a plus. 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