
Senior Administrator - Iaas AWS, Terraform
About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking an Azure Cloud Consultant to design, implement, and advise on** secure, scalable, and cost‑effective Microsoft Azure solutions**. This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with client‑facing consulting, helping organizations adopt Azure best practices, modernize applications, and accelerate cloud transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Architecture & Implementation
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Design, build, and deploy Azure cloud solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
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Architect highly available, scalable, and resilient systems using Azure services
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Design and implement Azure landing zones and subscription strategies
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Support application modernization initiatives, including migration, re‑platforming, and cloud‑native design Cloud Migration & Modernization
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Assess on‑premises and legacy environments and define Azure migration strategies
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Execute migrations using Azure Migrate and Microsoft best practices
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Support modernization using containers, PaaS, and serverless Azure services Security, Governance & Compliance
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Implement Azure security best practices, including:
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Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
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RBAC
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Network security and identity governance
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Design and enforce Azure governance controls using:
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Management Groups
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Azure Policy
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Blueprints (or policy‑driven equivalents)
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Support compliance, risk management, and audit readiness
Automation & DevOps Enablement
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Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
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Terraform and/or ARM/Bicep templates
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Design and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev
Ops or GitHub Actions:
- Promote DevOps and cloud‑native operating models
Consulting & Collaboration
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Work directly with clients to gather requirements and provide architectural guidance
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Collaborate with application, security, and operations teams
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Create solution documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical recommendations
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Act as a trusted advisor for Azure adoption and optimization
Skill Requirements
Core Requirements 5–8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or consulting Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure Solid understanding of: Azure core services (Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, Azure SQL) Networking concepts (VNet peering, VPN, Express Route) Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or ARM/Bicep Strong foundation in Linux/Windows systems, networking, and security fundamentals DevOps & Automation Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash Familiarity with container technologies: Docker Kubernetes (AK
Other Requirements
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Experience with:
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Azure Landing Zones
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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
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Serverless services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps)
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Exposure to multi‑cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP)
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Knowledge of cost optimization and Fin Ops practices
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Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks
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Microsoft Certifications such as:
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Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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Azure Administrator Associate
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Azure Dev
Ops Engineer Expert:
Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
Required skills
Systems administration
Troubleshooting
Service operations
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